La Reale 1680

[john sefton]

France had to maintain a naval presence on three coasts, with the Mediterranean fleet having a strong quotient of galleys. La Réale was the traditional name of the flagship of the galley fleet, and as such was the largest and most powerful vessel, as well as the most ornately-painted and decorated. She had 31 oars on each side, each manned by at least five men, requiring a very large crew, mostly slaves or prisoners-of-war. Her size and draught meant that there was considerable accommodation and storage beneath the rowing deck, which was set so low that the rowers were often in danger of being swamped. Nevertheless, the inevitable stench created by chained men and the impossibility of sleeping space meant that cruises were short. Heavy guns were mounted beneath the forecastle (a true fighting platform), including a 36pdr, mounted on the central gangway, or course.

Length: 200ft (61m)

Beam: 21ft (6.4m)

Depth: 10ft (3m)

Displacement: c 220t

Rigging: two masts; lateen-rigged
Armament: five guns, including one 36pdr, plus light swivel guns

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[Anatol]

After the battle of Lepanto galleys gradually lost their military meaning.But before leaving in the history of the galleys experienced one last hour glory.This was during the reign of Louis XIV .Franch fighting galleys of that era were built with a splendid, finishing outside to inside, imitating the royal galley "La Real "feed which has been completely gilded. The name "La Real" means that the galley belonged to the King, and from 1526 such vessels were simultaneously flagship galley fleet of France. When the king was on board, galley carrying the royal standard and the flag of Admiral. The most comprehensive, complete version of this type of vessel, probably already existed in the early XVII century. Decorative design images gallery "La Real," the second half of the XVII century executed by French sculptor P. Puget. In the Maritime Museum in Paris preserved fragments of the feed decorations and ship model. Crossing the sea used two large Latin sail. At calm and in battle crossed oars.
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