長笛，也被稱為弗魯特商船，是一種產(chǎn)于尼德蘭聯(lián)邦的商船。荷蘭東印度公司大量的使用弗魯特商船的同時，其他國家也有使用。這是一種非常適合航行的船只，能夠在公海經(jīng)受長期的航行。弗魯特商船配備有中型火炮，但和戰(zhàn)艦相比它還不是對手，所以應(yīng)避免海戰(zhàn)。

　　Flute, also known as Fluyt, is transport ship originating from the Netherlands. Dutch East India Company uses flutes in large numbers, but other nations have adopted it too. It is very seaworthy vessel, easily capable of enduring the long voyages on high seas. Flute has medium cannons, but it is no match for warships and should avoid combat.

　　6.小型三桅船

　　小型三桅船，擁有獨(dú)特的優(yōu)雅外觀，是一種良好的多用途的綜合型船只。它們略小于護(hù)衛(wèi)艦并且并不是全副武裝的。歷史上它們常被作為海盜船只并且頻繁的在地中海一帶活動。它具有良好的機(jī)動性，并且由于它的高航速使得慢速船只經(jīng)常成為它的獵物。小型三桅船同樣可以用來作為商船。

　　Xebec, with it's distinctive graceful look, is good all-around ship that can be used in multiple roles. They are usually slightly smaller than frigates and are not as heavily armed either. Xebecs have a history of being corsair ships and they were often seen in the Mediterranean. Their high speed gives them advantage over their slower moving prey and they also have good maneuverability. Xebecs are also quite well-suited for being merchant vessels.