You could make a swift escape with your treasure on it when your ship sinks etc...
And you could do this:
And this:
Check them out there pictures from pirates of the Caribbean
@hammy-hamstar
a rowboat with a cannon.... hmmm, even if you would be oneshot, have limited supplies, and cant row while shooting
EDIT: im not against a rowboat, i just think it wouldnt be practicable as in making a swift escape. It could be awesome to approach islands like shipwreck bay with a rowboat due to the nature of the island design
Swimming underwater is WAY better than slowly paddling away in a row boat..... shark dependent.