A Spanish galleon and sixth rate meet a mixed British squadron led by a third rate. Several ships engage the escorts while another attempts to board the galleon because capture matters more than sinking it. Wind direction and confused ship movements complicate the approach, demonstrating age-of-sail command friction in the simulation. The captured galleon expands the local force and generates income, making the hull more valuable than an immediate cash payment.
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Capturing a galleon for ships and income
A naval action prioritizes boarding a Spanish galleon because the captured hull can strengthen the local force and generate more value than prize money alone.