The Bleeding Rose

Ship Class: **Frigate**

Length: 48m

Number of Decks: 3

Number of Masts: 3

Armaments: 38 guns in total: thirty 12-pounders as the main battery, six 6-pounders on the quarterdeck and forecastle, and two 8-pounder chasers

**THE FLAG:**

Figurehead: A French maiden with flowing hair holding a spear in her right hand and clutching a red rose to her breast with her left

Colors: A black hull with red highlights and trim, and a red band running around her horizontally

Other Details: The stern point is decorated with carved roses and three bright lanterns. The captain’s quarters are equipped with ornate windows facing the vessel’s wake

## ***BACKSTORY***

The Bleeding Rose began its career as a French war frigate christened the Diamant, which according to official records was retired and dismantled after battling the British. However, it was in secret refitted specifically to hunt pirates, and redubbed The Chasseuse as the spearhead of France’s anti-piracy efforts in the area. The Chasseuse was the death of many a pirate, and none ever lived to tell the tale, with great care being taken that rumor of the vessel’s existence never made it far. For the majority of its early career, it was captained by the Frenchman, Jacque Bouchard. Captain Bouchard was a long time sailor and had fought in naval conflicts all over the globe for decades. He had even worked as a mercenary trainer of naval officers for many years before returning to his homeland.

One day, the Chasseuse encountered the Gutless Goon, and made to ply its well-practiced trade. The encounter began with sudden cannon fire from the French that had been lurking around the side of a small island. The French cannons wreaked havoc on the port hull of the Goon. The pirates, all working the rigging with expertise, were able to outpace her for a short time. As the French frigate was catching up, Snapper, the Master at Arms at the time, got an interesting idea. The cannon crew loosed the starboard cannons, and dragged them to the port side of the ship, lining them up in the holes the Chasseuse had blown in her port hull. The marksmen then climbed into the rigging and took shots at the Frenchmen wearing the largest and most important looking hats. Their officers falling and the mass of iron guns pointed at them, combined with the ferocious deckhands howling across the water and waving guns and swords, was a sight so intimidating that the French surrendered and allowed the pirates to board. Jacque Bouchard, however, was not so inclined to amenability. He challenged the Captain, O'Fortune, to single combat, and the pirate Captain made quick work of the old French military legend. The day was won.

As a reward for his clever display, Snapper was given command of *Chasseuse*, and they returned to Isla de Oro. The pirates of Puerto Dorado were greatly surprised to see Snapper arrive back in port at the helm of a new vessel, which he had renamed *The Bleeding Rose* in honor of a barmaid that saved his life once (*A Barmaid Holds The Line*, in the Library). Doyle Laurent now commands this worthy ship, and uses Davy’s blessing to do honor to both her namesake and to her original skallywag Captain, across the sea now in larger battles.

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