In naval terminology, "sloop-of-war" refers to the purpose of the craft, rather than to the specific size or sail-plan, and thus a sloop should not be confused with a sloop-of-war. As with many rig definitions, it was some time before the term sloop referred to the type of rig.
In naval terminology "sloop-of-war" refers to the purpose of the craft rather than to the specific size or sail-plan and thus a sloop should not be confused with a sloop-of-war As with many rig definitions it was some time before the term sloop referred to the type of rig