I still dond understand why Le Req can join shallow water PB. It's way to strong for its BR it outguns every other 6 rate. While being very hard to hit because of the low profile.
Besides that it has a redicules ammount of crew and redicules strong sail profile , not mentioning turnrate and having 3 masts. How do you thing a ship that is in litterly every important stat superior to mercury , heavy rattle, niagara etc. deserves same BR ? I think the Le Req should not be able to enter shallow water PB like the Hercules.