Title
Marine, Dessein d'une Galere à la Rame Nommée la Rèale
Subject
Galleys--Pictorial works
Ships--Pictorial works
Ships--Pictorial works
Description
Engraving of the galley La Rèale, the flagship of the French navy. Built in 1694, during the reign of of Louis XIV, it was reserved for the General of the Galleys.
The hull of La Rèale measured approximately 170 feet long and 21 feet wide. It sported at least 26 pairs of rowing benches, with more than 6 men stationed at each bench. This means that during any given voyage, there were at least 312 galley slaves aboard.
The hull of La Rèale measured approximately 170 feet long and 21 feet wide. It sported at least 26 pairs of rowing benches, with more than 6 men stationed at each bench. This means that during any given voyage, there were at least 312 galley slaves aboard.
Creator
Bénard, Robert, 1734-
Source
Diderot, Denis and Jean Le Rond d'Alembert. Encyclopédie, ou dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers. Paris: Briasson [etc.], 1751-72.
Publisher
Briasson [etc.]
Date
c1770
Contributor
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas, 1703-1772
Rights
Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University Library; Chicago, IL, USA 60614; http://library.depaul.edu/Collections/SpecialCollectionArchives.aspx
Format
Printed engraving, 43.5 x 21.5 cm.
Language
French
Type
Image
Identifier
LaReale_07202013
Original Format
Printed engraving
Physical Dimensions
43.5 x 21.5 cm.