Ships

A look into all things Nautical.

The ''Victoria''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-victoria 31st Jul 2021 - Built in 1518 and launched in 1519, The “Victoria” was a Spanish Carrack-type ship. Possibly displacing some 85 tons, “Victoria&rdqu …

Xebec

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/xebec 31st Jul 2021 - Seen in The Mediterranean from the 15th to 17th Centuries, Xebec's were used for Commerce. Along the same design style as a small Frigate, they were p …

Fusta

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/fusta 31st Jul 2021 - In theory, 14th Century Fusta-Class of vessels were small Galley Ships. Powered by Oar (human) and Sail (wind), Fusta's were staffed by 12 to 18 crewm …

Galleon

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/galleon 31st Jul 2021 - Galleons were multi-decked vessels used by European Sea Powers for warfare around the 16th to 18th Centuries. These ships were originally a combinatio …

Caravel

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/caravel 31st Jul 2021 - Designed and developed by Portugal in the 15th  Century, The Caravel Class of ships were constructed for exploration and trade. Commonly used alo …

Brilinn

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/brilinn 31st Jul 2021 - Possibly seen in Scotland and various other Coastal Gaelic Nations, The Brilinn goes back to the 1st  Century A.D. Heavily influenced by Norse sh …

Fluyt

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/fluyt 31st Jul 2021 - Designed by many Dutch Nations as a cargo transport vessel, The Fluyt class of vessel was seen in the 16th Century. Used for transoceanic transport, t …

Carrack

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/carrack 31st Jul 2021 - Developed around the 15th Century, The Carrack classification of vessel was the top of the “Medieval technological” design method. Normall …

Dromon

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/dromon 31st Jul 2021 - The Dromon was the principle warship of The Byzantium Navy. They can trace their design style in the region to around the 7th Century onward. The Drom …

Brigantine

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/brigantine 31st Jul 2021 - Brigantines were among the first ships to feature a fulled rigged sail systems (important for wind power). Canvas is seen on all Masts (Fore and Aft). …

Crommesteven

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/crommesteven 31st Jul 2021 - These were small wooden warships, developed around the late 15th Century, and used by many Dutch Nations. Adopted by The English Royal Navy as a &ldqu …

Hulk Ship

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/hulk-ship 31st Jul 2021 - Indicative of Lowland European Countries, The Hulk (sometimes written in contemporary sources as “Holk”) - historians point to this vessel …