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imported>Howard C. Berkowitz (New page: <noinclude>{{Subpages}}</noinclude> A fast, moderately heavily gunned sailing warship, with enough firepower to overcome slower vessels and enough speed to outrun more p...) |
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A fast, moderately heavily gunned sailing warship, with enough firepower to overcome slower vessels and enough speed to outrun more powerful ships; used on independent operations and scouting; cf. cruiser