Enemy ships getting stronger?

[BigJohn]

Well I would say that the weapons have been stronger recently but its easier to sink them via broadsides. I was using my War Galleon between canjeros and de porc, nice Navy Monarchs there and french flagship, also there is a couple of warlords and death omen. Anyway... get the flagship no bother, then warlord outta nowhere, went from green to red in 2 single cannon hits from distance! I hightailed it, decided that using lightning bolt from distance as revenge is best. Then I hear hit and then I'm sunk. Fine, went on War Frigate, find the warlord and blast him with one broadside! Maybe a glitch, but most def ships are nastier now.