What sort of ship did Broughton command?
A Galleon
A Brig
A Battleship
A Sloop-of-war
Answer
Broughton commanded a Sloop-of-war, a small, fast ship armed with several cannons. Sloop-of-wars were used for a variety of purposes, including patrolling coastal waters, attacking enemy ships, and carrying messages. Broughton's Sloop-of-war was called the HMS Resolution.
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