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…
19th century chromolithograph print of a 17th century Dutch galleon. Please see the link at the bottom of this item's description for the entirety of the text.