Ships

A look into all things Nautical.

Galleass

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/galleass 31st Jul 2021 - The Galleass-Class of ships were developed in the 15th Century. These were smaller than The Galleon ships (used as Warships of the Era). Used mostly f …

''74'' - Class Warship

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/74-class-warship 31st Jul 2021 - “74s” were a classification of Naval vessels developed in France around the mid-1740s. Displaced at 2,000 tons, these warships were consid …

The ''Ark Royal''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-ark-royal 31st Jul 2021 - The “Ark Royal” was originally called “The Ark Raleigh”. Built under the commission of noted English Explorer (and Privateer), …

HMS ''Victoria''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/hms-victoria 31st Jul 2021 - Considered the last of the wooden “First Rate” ships, HMS “Victoria” was launched in 1859. Considered the largest Warship of h …

French Ship-of-The-Line ''Royal Louis''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-royal-louis 31st Jul 2021 - As a French Ship-of-The Line, The “Royal Louis” was launched in 1667 from Toulon, France. She was tasked with being the Flagship of France …

Russian Frigate ''Oryol''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/russian-frigate-oryol 31st Jul 2021 - From Russia, The “Oryol” was one of the first Russian-built warships of Tsar Alexis I fledgling Navy.Designed from Western European shipbu …

Portuguese Warship ''Botafogo''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/portuguese-warship-botafogo 31st Jul 2021 - Originally known as “Sao Joao Baptista” (or “St, John The Baptist”) - “Botafogo” (or “Spitfire”), was …

Portuguese Warship ''Padre Eterno''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/portuguese-warship-padre-eterno 31st Jul 2021 - Considered one of the largest Warships built by Portugal, The “Padre Eterno” was built in 1663 (in the Colony of Rio de Janeiro, South Ame …

The ''Champion of The Seas''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-champion-of-the-seas 31st Jul 2021 - ]The “Champion of The Seas” was the second largest Clipper-type ship ever built. Known historically for completing a record 465-nautical m …

The ''Sweepstakes''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-sweepstakes 31st Jul 2021 - A “Fast Cutter” of the famed “California Trade Line”, “Sweepstakes” was 216 feet long with a beam of 40 feet. Laun …

Canvas Master (Position)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/canvas-master-position 31st Jul 2021 - Responsible for the all important sails of a ship, The Canvas Master made sure repairs were made to ship sails and that replacements were procured. Ca …

Carpenter (Position)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/carpenter-position 31st Jul 2021 - One of the most important positions on a ship, The Carpenter was responsible for the repair and replacement of any and all wooden components of a ship …