galleass

Example Sentences

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A huge galleass had her rudder broken and drifted helplessly with the tide.

From In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls by De Land, Clyde Osmer

None, madam, 'twas all whipped out o' me aboard the 'Esmeralda' galleass.

From Black Bartlemy's Treasure by Farnol, Jeffery

The galleass was patched up, and De Leyva ventured an attempt to make his way in her to Scotland.

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

The English attacked the stranded galleass in pinnaces and boats, Howard with some of the larger ships standing by "to give the men comfort and countenance."

From Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima by Hale, John Richard

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

From A History of Sea Power by Stevens, William Oliver