The Flanders Galleys (2)
Henri Sbonski de Passebon , 1690. A c olorised engraving of a French galley from the early 17th century I have not posted any updates since the first stage of the new research has been, as always, dull and unimaginative, focusing on learning basic facts. However, a few days ago, I moved to a new stage, where I develop data and find evidence. I have even written the outline of the future article, though it may change a lot. Anyway, I have started asking research questions and supplying the answers. What made a great galley a specialized vessel? What were the dimensions and cargo capacity of a great galley in the sixteenth century? What do we know about the safety and security of the great galleys? My sources are: Lionel Casson, Merchant Galleys. In Robert Gardiner, The Age of the Galley. (Edison: Chartwell Books Inc., 2000) Renard Gluzman, Wrecked, Captured or Destroyed: The Challenge to Ensure Adequate Protection at Sea in the Sixteenth Century. In:...