{"product_id":"3rd-rates-squadron-1770-1830","title":"Black Seas: French Navy - 3rd Rates Squadron (1770 - 1830)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e3rd Rates Squadron (1770 - 1830)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e rate ship, as defined by the British rating system, was a ship of the line which mounted between 64-80 guns. Usually, this would mean two gun decks. Despite their relative size and power compared to larger 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e and 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e rates, it was considered that 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e rates maintained an effective, perhaps even superior balance between sailing ability, firepower and cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a number of nations, 3rd rates were the most popular ship size. Cheaper to operate and easier to sail without the sacrifice of offensive capability, the only ships a 3rd rate could not single-handedly engage were larger three-decked ships. A large number of 3rd rates were built and employed on a variety of missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about 3rd Rates and their role in Black Seas \u003cstrong\u003ehere \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3rd Rates Squadron kit is generic, meaning you can use it to represent ships of any nation. The frame has options for you to customise your ships, in the form of differing figureheads and stern plates; enabling you to make your fleet truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3rd Rates Squadron box contains all you need to get these vessels to the tabletop. These are suitable for navies of any nation. The kit includes a bobbin for rigging your vessels, sails and decals for every nation capable of building \u0026amp; sailing third rates, as well as all the gaming materials for using the vessels in your games of Black Seas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis box set contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 plastic 3rd Rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted sails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eship cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWake markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBobbin for rigging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcetate Ratlines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheets of flags \u0026amp; pennants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warlord Games\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Seas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e French Navy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStock Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf this item is not currently in stock at time of order, we will order it for you as a \u003cstrong\u003eDirect Order\u003c\/strong\u003e from Warlord Games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect Order items are sourced directly from the manufacturer on your behalf. Delivery times may be longer than standard in-stock items and can vary depending on supplier availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your order includes a Direct Order item, these items may ship separately from in-stock products.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57785002459517,"sku":"792010002","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5162\/3999\/files\/792010002_3rdRatesSquadron02_6f30ae1b-00e6-4ac6-bf4f-5a4c37c9253b.jpg?v=1779212666","url":"https:\/\/battlecitygames.co.uk\/products\/3rd-rates-squadron-1770-1830","provider":"Battle City Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}