propelled by sail or oars

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• naval ship — Introduction       the chief instrument by which a nation extends its military power onto the seas. Warships protect the movement over water of military forces to coastal areas where they may be landed and used against enemy forces; warships… …   Universalium

• Galley — For other uses, see Galley (disambiguation). A model of a Maltese design typical of the 16th century, the last great era of the wargalley A galley is a type of ship propelled by rowers that originated in the Mediterranean region and was used for… …   Wikipedia

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• Warship — This article is about ships that are built and primarily intended for war. For other uses, see Warship (disambiguation). The Cannon Shot by Willem van de Velde the Younger, showing a 17th century Dutch ship of the line A warship is a ship that is …   Wikipedia

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