Above: A typical galeaza of the mid-16th century.
From: Manuel de pilotage, à l'usage des pilotes
bretons, par G. Brouscon (1548)
Source : Bibliothèque nationale de
France, Département des manuscrits, Français 25374
This magnificent depiction
from a Breton pilot’s manual is interesting in that the vessel displays the
flag of the dauphin, or heir-apparent
to the throne of France. Possibly, this vessel belonged to François, 15th
dauphin of France and duke François III of
Brittany (d. 1536).
The
galeaza was larger than a typical galley, but smaller than a galleon. Sharing
characteristics of both types, she was equally at home on the inland (Mediterranean) sea and
the high seas.
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