HMS Hades

HMS Hades
Rating: Fourth Rate

Class: Macedon Hunter, Fourth Rate Ship of the Line

Date of Commission: Dec, 1721

Current Captain: Roderick Morrow

Armament
Guns: 58

Top Deck: 14 x 7 lbs

Upper Deck: 18 x 11 lbs

Gun Deck: 22 x 22 lbs

Fore: 2 x 12 lbs

Aft: 2 x 18 lbs

Crew: 500

Status: Stationed at Port Royal, Jamaica

History
Originally sent to replace HMS Orion, HMS Hades was refitted shortly after arriving in the West Indies to become the first ship in the new class named after her, Hades. Since her refit, HMS Hades has been in many a battle with the enemies of the crown. She mainly serves as a fast, heavy ship, using her three decks of guns to deal massive damage to an enemy. She has taken critical damage twice but has managed to limp off for repairs and has an excellent port battle record. For the forseeable future she will continue to serve His Majesty's interests and the St George Squadron.