The origin of the name ‘Galleon’ stems from the Venetian word
Gallione and this type of ship was already widespread in most of Europe (with variations from country to country) until about 1650. This great ship provided a bridge to past construction techniques, precisely because of the
beak in the front, in the bow section, under the bowsprit. This beak is a kind of rostrum, which the Dutch used to call
Galjoen .
The galleon originates from a hull born from various hybrids both in the north and south of Europe, from the 14th century, called
Carracks . Standard specific requirements were consolidated on these ships, such as the three masts, of which the foremast and the mainmast were fitted out with square sails and the mizzenmast with lateen sails. Other ‘specs’ were a round hull, a prominent forecastle, a high quarterdeck, and an amidships saddle. Various navies made modifications to these specifications, depending on their needs and requirements. By the 15
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