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NH 71068 Early naval science

Early naval science
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Title: Early naval science
Caption: Plate IV - Fig. No. 1. Portuguese Carac (large galley) built for the East India Trade, moved by sails and oars and instead of a rudder at the stern had two large oars with broad blades. 2. GREAT HARRY was built 1500-09. The quarterdeck, here formed a regular deck and forecastle, bearing two batteries, one over the other, the lower consisting of 5-pounders, the upper of 4- pounders and 2-pounders. 4. shows the arrangement of the oars and sails in the galley during the reign of King Francis. 3. French galley's stern where the emblem and name of the galley, with the captain's state room and usually several six pounders were located.
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Catalog #: NH 71068
Copyright Owner: Iconographic Encyclopedia. Vol. III
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Original Medium: BW Photo
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