This cog was built for the King of England and captured by the French in 1338. Length - 95 feet, Beam - 16 feet, Depth - 11 feet, displacement -186 tons, Armament - 5 bombards, Crew - 60 sailors and 135 soldiers.
The bow and stern of the vessel are both pointed, and it is a "clinker" built ship. The vessel was used for both warfare and mercantile purposes. Note the fore and aft castles for warfare and dealing with pirates. The rudder is a lateral rudder.
Reference:-
Attilio Cucari, "Sailing Ships," Rand McNally, Chicago, 1978
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