This stamp issued by Singapore in 1980 shows a Dutch galleon, most probably one of the VOC ships. The Dutch flag is shown on her stern.
A galleon is a historic sailing ship from the last half of the 16th century and the 17th century. The word galleon is most commonly used for the Spanish galleons that brought gold and silver from Spain to the New World, but in fact, most 17th century large ships of this type were also Dutch, such as the LEEUWIN (Lioness) and the MAURITIUS or the English GOLDEN HIND.
A galleon is a further development of the carrack and differs from this in that the very high and curved bow superstructure, the bow castle, was replaced by a low, narrow, and protruding bow behind which a perpendicular front of the actual hull arose. This made it easier to install heavy cannons at the bow. Agility also presumably increased. The galleon retained a high transom stern structure. This stern superstructure was also intended as accommodation for the nobles who sailed on the ship as officers, and who were often also (partly) owners. The combination of a lower bow and high stern gave the typical silhouette of the 17th-century sailing ship. Galleons may have been developed to provide an answer to the galjas from the Mediterranean, a low galley that also carried heavy cannons on the fore ship.
The flat transom stern of the castle was decorated with the family arms of the owners or towns. Over time, this could result in lavish decorations. On both sides of the corners of the stern was a small extension that served as a toilet.
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Singapore 1980 35c sg 370, scott