Ratings are based on a 1 to 5 scale
1 being the worst.
3 is average.
5 is the highest rating.
Date Reviewed - 04.03.08
Cadet-Captain Mike
Name: HMS Wycliffe (English)
Card: SM #ES-014 (Common)
Points: 9
Masts: 3
Cargo: 3
Moves: L
Guns : 2S, 2L, 2S
Hit %: 200 (S), 67 (L)
Ability: Ramming cannot eliminate this ship's masts.
Unlike yesterday's ship, HMS Wycliffe's role is
clearly defined. Three good cannons will make her
excel when the cannonballs fly.
She'll need the usual Captain and Helmsman. If
you're inclined to add a third crew, I'd recommend
Jun Suong (if you're expecting to face
Pirates) or Sir Christopher Myngs (if you aren't
sure). Her ability can be handy in the thick of
battle, when a losing opponent with poor cannons may
go for a ram to try and even the score.
The Wycliffe isn't the best three-masted English
fighter out there (I prefer HMS Nautilus and HMS
Victor), but she's a good one for a good price. You
certainly won't be sorry if you use her.
In the HMS Birkenhead's review I mentioned that you
could find cheaper boats to fulfill its missions.
Well, the HMS Wycliffe is better suited to being a
backup gunner with better guns and protection from
ramming. She's armed with two 2S and one 2L cannons.
She's immune to ramming, so if you had the chance,
you could use her as a shield for bigger gunboats
that are in danger of smaller, more maneuverable
boats.
The HMS Wycliffe only has three cargo spaces and a
base move of L, so she won't be getting too many
lucrative treasures for you. Three spaces is just
enough room for some good crew though and at nine
points you can fit in plenty of generic crew. This
ship is too small for good named crew though.
The HMS Wycliffe can't do much more than fight, but
it can fight well for a three master.
I give the HMS Wycliffe a 3.5/5.
Vladsimpaler
Continuing English PotSM Week is HMS Wycliffe!
HMS Wycliffe, 9 points
Masts: 3
Cargo: 3
Speed: L
Cannons: 2S 2L 2S
Abilities: Ramming cannot eliminate this ship's
masts.
Flavor Text: HMS Wycliffe was constructed in the
shipyards of Boston of incredibly strong American
hardwoods. It is said that she can withstand being
rammed by any ship on the Spanish Main.
This ship is really weird. Not by itself, but if you
compare it to El Leon, a Spanish ship that also came
out in PotSM. They have the exact same stats and
ability! The only thing different is the
nationality, name, and flavor text!
But onto the ship.
It is very solid, and although it isn't used much
nowadays, I can't see why. Most of the sea monsters,
and all submarines, depend on ramming to get the job
done. Because of this ship's ability, they can't do
that anymore. Having 3 rank 2 cannons is a blessing.
A support ship through and through, HMS Wycliffe
will pretty much always get the job done. I wish
that she was a little faster, but a helmsman gives
her S+L speed. A captain would also be a good idea.
Like the Birkenhead, I wouldn't honestly give her
anything more; maybe except for a Firepot
Specialist.
This ship receives a 3.8/5 from me. She's got it
where it counts.
