A sloop-of-war (sometimes a corvette in French service) is a different vessel from a civilian, merchant sloop, having a flush deck, two square-rigged masts, guns, and a larger crew.

• 此外，小战船也擅长近海侦查，拦截商船，剿灭私掠船等。由于小战船的人员和装备较少，即使是最初级的港口都能够提供充足的补给。