Standard reinforced wooden barrels, used to store and transport trade goods and consumables. Particularly useful for liquids such as beer, rum, cider, and even water, and for all manner of consumable items on board ships. Commonly found in treasure troves containing all sorts of useful goods or items.
Traditional English barrel sizes used for all purposes are listed here. Note: Barrel weights are estimates based on actual barrels available for sale. Costs are based on the G.P. cost for the standard 32 gallon barrel.
|
Type |
Capacity |
Fluid wt. |
Barrel wt. (est.) |
Cost (g.p.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tun |
252 gal. |
2000 lbs |
550 lbs |
65 g.p. |
|
Butt |
126 gal. |
1000 lbs |
230 lbs |
32 g.p. |
|
Puncheon |
84 gal. |
672 lbs |
170 lbs |
16 g.p. |
|
Hogshead |
63 gal. |
504 lbs |
130 lbs |
8 g.p. |
|
Tierce |
42 gal. |
336 lbs |
90 lbs |
4 g.p. |
|
Barrel |
32 gal. |
256 lbs |
80 lbs |
2 g.p. |
|
Rundlet |
18 gal. |
144 lbs |
52 lbs |
2 g.p. |
|
Kilderkin |
16 gal. |
128 lbs |
48 lbs |
2 g.p. |
|
Firkin |
18 gal. |
64 lbs |
33 lbs |
1 g.p. |
|
Pin |
4 gal. |
32 lbs |
20 lbs |
1 g.p. |
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