Bermuda sloop model, 2005 By Deryck Foster

The Bermuda Sloop was the foundation of Bermuda’s 18th-century maritime economy. These single-masted, cedar vessels were fast, light and resistant to rot and shipworm, making them ideal trading vessels. They were highly prized by merchants, as they could carry heavier cargoes, draw less water and were much faster than rival carriers. They were equally sought after by privateers, pirates and navies for the same reasons.