The Kilkrest (Kihl-krehzht)
A broad wooden wall emerged from the mist. It broke the small wooden brig in two like a twig.~Silverbird
Propulsion
The ship has four large masts with sixteen square-rigged sails. These are the prime method of propulsion. Besides this, the ship has 3 rows of 150 oars on each flank to allow for tighter turns and navigating against the wind.
Weapons & Armament
The ship has a large metalclad battering ram on the bow. Additionally, the ship carries large iron pikes on the sides, which can be propelled by wooden mechanics into the hull of enemy ships. The ship also carries a small catapult, an unknown number of ballista's and has its own regiment of Nomgul fighters to be deployed as a boarding party.
Armor and defense
The Kilkrest has iron shielding all-encompassing its hull. It's three-layered waterproof wooden hull means an enemy ram has to pierce through several hulls to cause a leak in the ship.
Additional & auxiliary systems
The ship has a small walkway, no more than thirty centimeters wide, right above water level; this allows for repairs without needing to berth.
Nickname
The wooden wall
Creation Date
construction started in 5482, construction finished in 5487
Decommission Date
5499 with the demilitarization of Derendor
Current location
Width
202 meters
Length
192 meters from bow to stern
Height
20 meters from sea level to the top deck, 55 meters from sea level to the highest point of the mast
Weight
unmeasured
Speed
22 knots top speed
Complement / Crew
1000 oarsmen, 150 sailors, 200 Nomgul warriors
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