Ships
A look into all things Nautical.
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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 …
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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 …
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31st Jul 2021 - The “Ark Royal” was originally called “The Ark Raleigh”. Built under the commission of noted English Explorer (and Privateer), …
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31st Jul 2021 - Considered the last of the wooden “First Rate” ships, HMS “Victoria” was launched in 1859. Considered the largest Warship of h …
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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 …
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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 …
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31st Jul 2021 - Originally known as “Sao Joao Baptista” (or “St, John The Baptist”) - “Botafogo” (or “Spitfire”), was …
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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 …
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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 …
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31st Jul 2021 - A “Fast Cutter” of the famed “California Trade Line”, “Sweepstakes” was 216 feet long with a beam of 40 feet. Laun …
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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 …
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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 …