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A xebec refers to a small, fast vessel of the 16th to 19th centuries, used almost exclusively in the Mediterranean Sea. Xebecs were similar to galleys used by Berber corsairs having both lanteen sails and oars for propulsion. Early xebecs had two masts; later ones three. When used as corsairs they carried a crew of 300 to 400 men and mounted perhaps 16 to 40 guns according to size. In peacetime operations, the xebec could transport merchandise.

The xebec was introduced to the game in.

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