Do Pumps Combat Damaged Hull Speed Reduction?

[CrustyJohnson]

I've noticed that when my hull begins to be damaged, maybe below half, I start to slow down and more crew are being assigned to survival. Would adding a pump allow me to keep sailing at full speed? Does low hull hp basically just translate to a certain amount of unfixable leaks?

[Guest]

A pump would only help to make you float bit longer when you got leaked or started sinking due to heavy damage. If structure (middle bar)  is damaged to a certain Point your Speed will reduce. Pump won't prevent that, only repairing your hull.

Edited July 22, 2019 by Guest