kliff0rd

Two people actually, and several more seriously injured.

I sailed on a ship three times the size weight of the Lady Washington, which is the ship that played the HMS Interceptor. We're not allowed to leave the dock under motor with less than 8 people. Under sail, we aren't allowed to move an inch without 16. And really, with anything less than 24, there's no point trying to set anything other than staysails and maybe topsails. Our comfortable minimum is around 45, but something like 75 or 80 is ideal just to have a decent sail. The original vessel she's a replica of had a compliment of 198, to be able to sail and man the 32 guns at the same time.

PS: I've sailed with the captain who used to sail the Lady Washington. She's smaller than she looks in the movie, perhaps a compliment of 80. Surprisingly weatherly though, so I've heard. She's also been re-engined, so she's allowed back in California waters. It'll be nice to see her again soon.

I think for the HMS Interceptor as portrayed in the film, 100 is probably accurate. Keep in mind, the original Lady Washington was built as a cutter, then converted to a brig later. She's only 68' on deck, 112' sparred length after all. She looked tiny compared to us last time we sailed together.