galleass
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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 John Richard Hale
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 John Richard Hale
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 James Anthony Froude
I was rising seventeen, as I said, and gunner's mate aboard the Anne Gallant, a noble galleass.
From With Drake on the Spanish Main by Herbert Strang
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 James Anthony Froude
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