Blueprints of a Legend (The Spirit of the Highlands)

🛠️ Before the Spirit of the Highlands set sail into legend, it was a meticulously crafted blueprint in Henri's workshop at Rochefort. Every detail was designed with precision, combining technical expertise with artistic vision:

- Length: 100 feet

- Beam: 30 feet

- Draft: 12 feet

- Tonnage: 300 tons

- Speed: 12 knots

- Armament: 20 cannons, reinforced hull for superior durability

- Crew Complement: 60-65 men

- Modifications:

  - Copper Sheathing: To enhance speed and reduce biofouling, ensuring the ship's longevity in treacherous waters.

  - Advanced Rigging: Designed for optimal maneuverability, allowing the ship to respond swiftly to changing wind conditions.

  - Precision Navigation Instruments: Equipped with the latest tools to guide the ship through uncharted territories with unmatched accuracy.

  - Custom Highland Warrior Figurehead: A masterfully carved figurehead symbolizing strength and heritage, designed to strike fear and awe into onlookers.

  - Modular Design for Weight Reduction: Ingenious structural modifications that reduced the ship’s overall weight, increasing speed without compromising stability.

  - Enhanced Rudder Control: A specially designed rudder system for improved steering and handling, even in the roughest seas.

  - Reinforced Hull: Using advanced techniques to increase durability, making the ship nearly impervious to damage in battle.

Henri Duval's Journal – October 1747:

'La beauté de l'artisanat réside dans le détail, et ici, chaque ligne est une promesse de grandeur.'

'The Spirit of the Highlands stands as my finest work to date. With each line, each calculation, I see not just a ship, but a vessel destined for greatness. The copper sheathing glistens under the workshop's lantern light, a promise of speed and resilience. My modifications, though arduous, are perfect. This ship is more than wood and iron—it is a testament to human ingenuity and divine inspiration. I can only hope Captain Montgomery finds it worthy.'

But what secrets do these ancient plans reveal? Dive into the details and share your theories—more revelations are on the horizon. #ShadowsInJericho #NavalHistory #BlueprintOfLegends #UnlockTheMystery #ComingSoon"