galleass

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The galleass had gone on the sands, and as the tide ebbed had fallen over on her side.

From English Seamen in the Sixteenth Century Lectures Delivered at Oxford Easter Terms 1893-4 by Froude, James Anthony

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

His uncertainties were ended for him by seeing Drake bearing down upon him with the whole English fleet, save those which were loitering about the galleass.

From English Seamen in the Sixteenth Century Lectures Delivered at Oxford Easter Terms 1893-4 by Froude, James Anthony

But like most, if not all, compromise types, the galleass was short-lived.

From A History of Sea Power by Stevens, William Oliver

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