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A galley is a type of ship optimised for propulsion by oars. Galleys were historically used for warfare, trade, and piracy mostly in the seas surrounding Europe. It developed in the Mediterranean world during antiquity and continued to exist in various forms until the early 19th century.
25 Οκτ 2024 · The prow of a ship, also known as the bow, is the front part of a ship that cuts through the water. It is the pointy end of the ship that faces forward, opposite to the stern or aft. The prow is usually the most visible part of a ship and is often adorned with decorative carvings or figureheads.
Galley, large seagoing vessel propelled primarily by oars. The Egyptians, Cretans, and other ancient peoples used sail-equipped galleys for both war and commerce. The Phoenicians were apparently the first to introduce the bireme (about 700 bc), which had two banks of oars staggered on either side.
the great galleys became in practice sailing-ships. Sinking low in the water when heavily laden, they could only be rowed with difficulty, and the oars were idle most of the voyage except in an emergency, or when entering or leaving port. If the galley were entirely becalmed, she would have to wait, like any other ship
As a ship, it was fast and agile and was the dominant warship in the Mediterranean from the 7th to the 4th centuries BC, after which it was largely superseded by the larger quadriremes and quinqueremes. Triremes played a vital role in the Persian Wars, the creation of the Athenian maritime empire and its downfall during the Peloponnesian War.
Up to the XVI, in which the use of artillery on board ships was perfected, the galleys were armed with a prow spur (the rostrum of the Roman ship) made of bronze or wood reinforced with iron bands and placed very low, almost on the waterline in order to break the bottom of the enemy ship that was rammed.
26 Ιαν 2024 · The shipowner should establish procedures and minimum standards for the quantity and quality of drinking water on each ship, depending on the nature of the voyage, crew size, and so on. Drinking water systems on board are normally handled by engineers.
