galleass
Example Sentences
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Compared to the low, crowded galley, the galleass was a roomy and much more seaworthy ship.
From Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima by Hale, John Richard
As the fight went on the Spaniards worked slowly towards the north-east edging off the land, for their deep draught and the fate of Moncada's galleass made them anxious about the Flanders shoals.
From Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima by Hale, John Richard
The galleass was the most splendid vessel of her kind afloat, Don Hugo one of the greatest of Spanish grandees.
From English Seamen in the Sixteenth Century Lectures Delivered at Oxford Easter Terms 1893-4 by Froude, James Anthony
The galleass was shattered to matchwood, and Leyva perished with all on board save five who swam ashore.
From Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima by Hale, John Richard
He took the galleass at last, after three hours' fighting.
From English Seamen in the Sixteenth Century Lectures Delivered at Oxford Easter Terms 1893-4 by Froude, James Anthony
