The ships were accompanied by steam pinnaces. She carried a number of smaller boats, including two pinnaces, two cutters, and one dinghy. Larger auxiliary vessels are generally called tenders, pinnaces or lifeboats. This variety of rigs enabled the 'small' pinnaces of this era for several different assignments. A few war pinnaces were built to fourth-rate hull dimensions. Additionally, it carries two pinnaces for extra vehicular activity. Both ships were equipped with two pinnaces, which were each armed with spar torpedoes. A further twenty merchantmen and armed pinnaces joined forces with the expedition. During that time, they built two new ships, the pinnaces "Deliverance" and "Patience". The Dutch built pinnaces during the early 17th century. When he returned he had two pinnaces and had also bought lots of livestock. Although primarily sailing vessels, many pinnaces carried sweeps for moving in calms or around harbors. Pinnaces were used as merchant vessels, pirate vessels and small warships. On equal lengths, pinnaces tended to be narrower than other types. Open square-sterned pulling boats were also called pinnaces at least as early as 1626.