Flat Iron Gunboat
"Flat Iron Gunboats, were a number of classes of coastal gunboats generally characterised by small size, low freeboard, the absence of masts, and the mounting of a single large gun. They acquired their nickname from the physical similarity with the flat iron used for ironing clothes during the 19th century.
They were designed as a cheap coastal defence weapon, a role they failed to achieve successfully; they found their greatest utility in offensive coastal bombardment. Strongly built, they lasted in some cases into the late 20th century, and saw action in both World Wars. "
I was surprised that there weren’t really any 19th century steam ships on the workshop, so I decided to take my own crack at it. Hopefully this simple little practice vehicle will suffice.
The ship features three seats:
– Skipper : RML 12.5-inch 38-ton gun, Damage control.
– Passenger 1 – Handheld weapons
-Passenger 2 – Handheld weapons
V+ Effects and damage control – Sofa
Sounds mixed from sources in Freesound
Map used in the screenshot: Open Sea
