English Galleon
- Other Names: N/A
- Developed By: The English. The galleon developed from the
carrack; the English honed the English Galleon from the Spanish Galleon.
- Purpose: Cargo at first; later used for fighting as well.
- Period: Mid-16th century and 17th century
- Rigging: Typically three masts with square rigging.
- Size: Length-to-keel length-to-beam (width) ratio was 4:2:1.
One English galleon, the Mayflower, was roughly 58 feet long, 25 feet
wide, and had a depth of 12.5 feet, giving 181 tons.
- Crew: 20 to 30 crew members
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