CONTINENTAL MARINES FLAG

The Gadsden flag is a historical American flag with a yellow field depicting a rattlesnake coiled and ready to strike. Positioned below the snake is the legend "DONT TREAD ON ME". The flag was designed by and is named after American general and statesman Christopher Gadsden. It was also used by The United States Marine Corps as an early motto flag.

In fall 1775, the United States Navy was established to intercept incoming British ships carrying war supplies to the British troops in the colonies. To aid in this, the Second Continental Congress authorized the mustering of five companies of Marines to accompany the Navy on their first mission. The first Marines that enlisted were from Philadelphia and they carried drums painted yellow, depicting a coiled rattlesnake with thirteen rattles, and the motto "Don't Tread On Me." This is the first recorded mention of the future Gadsden flag's symbolism.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gadsden_flag

AMERICAS SHIP TYPES: GUNBOAT

SPD Gunboat
1 Cannon
7 HP (4 Armor, 3 Structure)
Rowable or sailable
The closest into the wind you can sail in this ship is 40 degrees.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunboat

AMERICAS SHIP TYPES: LONGSHIP

The Longship somewhat resembles the Shallop a 17th-century boat type. The Shallop was an open rowing and sailing vessel built to carry cargo, used for fishing, or just traveling on the water. This variety of employment meant a shallop could be either constructed with large frames and thick planking able to withstand rugged use or lightly planked and sparsely framed for increased speed under oars. The Shallop being able to seat eight soldiers makes it useful for Marine landings and boardings. It's maneuverability and swiftness make it also formidable in sea battles if captained by a worthy seaman.

SPD Longship
2 Cannons
Rowable or sailable
Seats 8 Passengers
24 HP
The closest into the wind you can sail in this ship is 40 degrees.

Sailing: East
Wind Angle: -47deg
Sail Angle: 24 deg
Sheet Angle: 24 deg
Wind Speed: 5.67 m/s
Ground Speed: 4.88 m/s

Sailing: Northeast
Wind Angle: -102 deg
Sail Angle: 53 deg
Sheet Angle: 53 deg
Wind Speed: 6.25 m/s
Ground Speed: 4.90 m/s

Sailing: Northwest
Wind Angle: 167 deg
Sail Angle: -83 deg
Sheet Angle: 83 deg
Wind Speed: 3.56 m/s
Ground Speed: 2.12 m/s

Sailing: Southwest
Wind Angle: 76 deg
Sail Angle: -31 deg
Sheet Angle: 31 deg
Wind Speed: 5.67 m/s
Ground Speed: 5.23 m/s

Sailing: West
Wind Angle: 115 deg
Sail Angle: -53 deg
Sheet Angle: 53 deg
Wind Speed: 4.02 m/s
Ground Speed: 2.68 m/s

CONTINENTAL MARINES COLONEL UNIFORM

Lapels: Red, Epaulettes: Two silver epaulettes

CONTINENTAL MARINES CAPTAIN UNIFORM

Lapels: White, Epaulettes: Two silver epaulettes

CONTINENTAL MARINES LIEUTENANT UNIFORM

Lapels: White, Epaulettes: One silver epaulette on right shoulder