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The document summarizes the maritime forces and cruising tactics of Tripoli in the mid-18th century. The Bashaw had 3 small warships called shebecs armed with 12-20 guns each, and 12-14 row galleys with 30-50 men aboard. The row galleys were more maneuverable than the shebecs and could operate closer to shore. Cruisers would typically set sail from Tripoli and follow coastal routes while preying on ships from countries not allied with Tripoli over the course of about a month. The Bashaw encouraged attacks o

Author

Richard Pennell

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