gun-brig

Questions

What does gun-brig mean?

A small two-masted vessel during the Age of Sail, typically carrying 12 guns, comprising two long guns in the chase position and ten carronades on the broadsides.

Where does gun-brig come from?

From gun + brig.

How to pronounce gun-brig

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