Black Seas 3rd Rates Squadron

A solid core of the battle line, the 3rd Rates Squadron combines stout firepower with respectable handling. These ships—typically armed with 64 to 80 guns—are the workhorses of any fleet, capable of delivering broadside after broadside while withstanding the tumult of heavy seas. In fleet actions, they hold the line with discipline and grit, ready to engage enemy adversaries or support heavier ships in crushing blows. Though not as prestigious as the mighty first and second rates, their sheer numbers and reliability make them indispensable in the fight for dominance on the Black Seas.