galleons
- Scope note
- Medium to large seagoing sailing vessels of the late 16th and 17th centuries distinguished by high sterncastle, low forecastle, beakhead, fine ends, and full midships section; used as both merchant and fighting ships and formed the backbone of seagoing fleets for most European countries in the 17th century.
- Date of creation: 02-Dec-2024
Accepted term: 02-Dec-2024