Ahoy | Virtual Armoury: The “Brown Bess“ Musket

WISHLIST AHOY! Support Ahoy on Patreon or Ko-fi Join us on Discord Today we’re showcasing the “Brown Bess“ musket. One of many small arms in Ahoy’s virtual armoury. The British-made musket, colloquially known as “Brown Bess“, stands as an iconic flintlock musket with a rich historical legacy. Widely used by the British military during the 18th and 19th centuries, this muzzle-loading firearm played a crucial role in various conflicts, including the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. The “Brown Bess“ was produced in a number of configurations, the most common of which being the Land Pattern. The 1757 ’Sea Service Pattern’ musket was favoured for its reliability and ease of use on all Royal Navy ships. It embodied the standard-issue firearm for British naval forces, showcasing a blend of functionality and durability. The origin of the term “Brown Bess“ is much debated. Firearms Curator at the Royal Armouries Museum, Jonathan Ferguson suggests the name was derived from slang referring to a mistress, prostitute, or a lowly woman, with “Bess“ being a generic and sometimes derogatory term. Early uses of the term, such as in the Connecticut Courant in 1771, indicate widespread adoption by the 18th century. The word “Brown“ may not necessarily relate to the colour of stocks but rather signify plainness or drabness. The term “Bess“ could either be a reference to arquebus or a nod to Elizabeth I. While the exact origin remains debated, the term “Brown Bess“ likely had a colloquial and potentially vulgar connotation during the 17th to early 19th centuries. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ahoy invites you to set sail on an unforgettable journey back in time. In this open-world adventure, chart your own path as a daring privateer, cunning merchant, or loyal naval officer amidst stunning landscapes and treacherous seas. Join forces with friends in thrilling multiplayer battles, navigate fully-functional 18th century ships, and engage in strategic naval encounters against both rivals and historical figures. With a focus on historical accuracy, immersive realism, dynamic weather systems, and a living, breathing world full of activity and intrigue, Ahoy offers an unprecedented experience where your choices shape your destiny in this vibrant and captivating era of exploration, trade, and naval warfare. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This video was released as part of our Developer Journal initiative. For more information about our development updates and how you can contribute to get early access to these updates, please see our website: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For more information about Ahoy, please visit our website: Wishlist Ahoy on Steam: Or join us on Discord for more events like this: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow Ahoy: Discord: Twitter: Twitch: Instagram: Facebook: