Spanish Galleon Vs English Galleon

Author : Mark Lardas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472839916

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Spanish Galleon vs English Galleon by Mark Lardas Pdf

Between 1550–1600, Europe witnessed a rapid evolution in the art of ship design which enabled safer and more efficient transatlantic travel. This was the pinnacle of the Age of Discovery and Exploration for the European powers, in which the galleon played a crucial role. Galleons were both the main vessels in maritime commerce and the principal warships used by the opposing fleets throughout the Age of Exploration. This period also saw a large amount of naval combat, much of it between individual ships belonging to the competing powers of England and Spain as they sought to control and exploit the rich mineral, material, agricultural and human resources of the New World. The conflict between the English Sea Dogs and the Spanish Adventurers has been a source of fascination for over four centuries. This exciting addition to the Duel series explores how the galleons used by Spain and England were built and armed, and examines the effectiveness of the cannon they used. It also compares how they were sailed and manoeuvred, showing the strengths and weaknesses of each design, and explaining how these played out in several of their most prominent battles, including the Battle of San Juan de Ulúa, the fight between the Golden Hind and the Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, an action from the Spanish Armada, and the last fight of the Revenge.

Author : Mark Lardas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472839886

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Spanish Galleon vs English Galleon by Mark Lardas Pdf

Between 1550–1600, Europe witnessed a rapid evolution in the art of ship design which enabled safer and more efficient transatlantic travel. This was the pinnacle of the Age of Discovery and Exploration for the European powers, in which the galleon played a crucial role. Galleons were both the main vessels in maritime commerce and the principal warships used by the opposing fleets throughout the Age of Exploration. This period also saw a large amount of naval combat, much of it between individual ships belonging to the competing powers of England and Spain as they sought to control and exploit the rich mineral, material, agricultural and human resources of the New World. The conflict between the English Sea Dogs and the Spanish Adventurers has been a source of fascination for over four centuries. This exciting addition to the Duel series explores how the galleons used by Spain and England were built and armed, and examines the effectiveness of the cannon they used. It also compares how they were sailed and manoeuvred, showing the strengths and weaknesses of each design, and explaining how these played out in several of their most prominent battles, including the Battle of San Juan de Ulúa, the fight between the Golden Hind and the Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, an action from the Spanish Armada, and the last fight of the Revenge.

Author : Angus Konstam
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472853226

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Spanish Galleon 1530–1690 by Angus Konstam Pdf

During the middle decade of the 16th century a new type of sailing vessel emerged, designed to carry the wealth of the Americas to Spain. This was the galleon, and over the next century these vessels would serve Spain well as treasure ships and warships, becoming a symbol of Spanish power and wealth during the period. The development and construction of the Spanish galleon are discussed in this book, and the ordnance and crewing needed to produce and maintain these stately vessels is covered. The author also examines the role of the galleon as a treasure ship, and describes how these ships were manned and fought in action.

Author : Peter Kirsch
Publisher : US Naval Institute Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015018907363

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The Galleon by Peter Kirsch Pdf

Author : Richard Humble,David Salariya
Publisher : The Salariya Book Company
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781906714574

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A 16th Century Galleon by Richard Humble,David Salariya Pdf

Take an amazing tour through a 16th century galleon. Discover for yourself what it was like to live and work on one of these magnificent ships. Explores the people involved and the tools used in the ship's construction and on its maiden voyage and beyond, including information about weaponry, navigation, crew and trade. Superb cutaway illustrations and pinpoint enlargements accompany the text. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal educational text.

Author : Angus Konstam
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849084116

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Warships of the Anglo-Dutch Wars 1652–74 by Angus Konstam Pdf

Three times during the 17th century, England and Holland went to war as part of an ongoing struggle for economic and naval supremacy. Primarily fought in the cold waters of the North Sea and the English Channel, the wars proved revolutionary in their impact upon warship design, armament, and naval tactics. During this time, the warship evolved into the true ship-of-the-line that would dominate naval warfare until the advent of steam power. This book traces the development of these warships in the context of the three Anglo–Dutch wars.

Author : Jonathan Rutland
Publisher : Franklin Watts
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : History
ISBN : 0531090620

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See Inside a Galleon by Jonathan Rutland Pdf

Provides a close look at the design, construction, capabilities, and life aboard a galleon, a ship specially built for warfare.

Author : John Christopher Fine
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2006-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781461748847

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Treasures of the Spanish Main by John Christopher Fine Pdf

This is a story about the lust for gold and treasure," Fine writes. In the 1600s and 1700s, Spain dominated the oceans with its fleet of galleons. Coming to the New World, these ships filled their holds with gold and silver and treasures beyond imagining. The seaway between Spain and the New World was dubbed The Golden Highway. On their journeys back across the seas, many were wrecked on reefs or destroyed by hurricanes. The watery depths now hold their treasures. Today, treasure divers seek their fortunes by attempting--sometimes successfully, sometimes fatally--to retrieve these hordes of riches. In Treasures of the Spanish Main, readers relive each voyage of long ago as well as witness the modern wreck diver's efforts to extract their secrets. Included are: The 1622 fleet * The Concepcion * The Maravillas * The Shipwreck off Jupiter Beach * The San Jose * the 1715 Fleet * and the 1733 Fleet The voyages of centuries ago come alive with Fine's excellent historical detail. Readers will experience the wild storms and the results of unfortunate choices made by long-ago sailors. The eccentric treasure hunters of today, along with those of the past, create a mosaic of suspense and drama on the high seas. A must for everyone interested in pirates, treasure, sailing, history, or just plain fun.

Author : José Luis Gasch-Tomás
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004383616

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The Atlantic World and the Manila Galleons by José Luis Gasch-Tomás Pdf

In The Atlantic World and the Manila Galleons, José L. Gasch-Tomás offers an account of the trade of Asian goods between colonial Spanish America and East Asia, and the distribution and consumption of those goods in the Spanish Empire, during the late sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

Author : Carla Rahn Phillips
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : San José (Galleon)
ISBN : 0801885809

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The Treasure of the San José by Carla Rahn Phillips Pdf

Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- List of Abbreviations -- Introduction -- 1 The Last Galleons -- 2 Commanders of the Fleet -- 3 The Men of the San José -- 4 A Tale of Two Viceroys, One Captain General, and a World at War -- 5 The Last Voyage of the San José -- 6 After the Battle -- Postscript -- Appendix 1 The Spanish and English Calendars in 1708 -- Appendix 2 Treasure Registered on the San Joaquín in 1712 -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Z -- Illustrations.

Author : Robert Forrest Burgess,Carl Jon Clausen
Publisher : Bobbs-Merrill Company
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : History
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173017968092

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Gold, Galleons, and Archaeology by Robert Forrest Burgess,Carl Jon Clausen Pdf

Author : Arturo Giraldez
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781442243521

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The Age of Trade by Arturo Giraldez Pdf

This groundbreaking book presents the first full history of the Manila galleons, which marked the true beginning of a global economy. Arturo Giraldez, the world’s leading scholar of the galleons, traces the rise of the maritime route, which began with the founding of the city of Manila in 1571 and ended in 1815 when the last galleon left the port of Acapulco in New Spain (Mexico) for the Philippines, establishing a permanent connection between the Spanish empire in America with Asian countries, most importantly China, the main supplier of commodities during that era. Throughout the two-and-a-half-century history of the Manila galleons, the strategic commodity fuelling global networks was always silver. Giraldez shows how this most important of precious metals shaped world history, with influences that stretch to the present.

Author : Andy Saunders
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472808547

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RAF Fighters vs Luftwaffe Bombers by Andy Saunders Pdf

The Battle of Britain was a fight for survival against a seemingly unstoppable foe. With the German army poised to invade, only the fighters of the Royal Air Force stood between Hitler and the conquest of Britain. Losses were high on both sides, but the Spitfires, Hurricanes, Havocs and Defiants of the RAF began to take their toll on the overextended, under-protected Kampfgruppen of Heinkel He 111s, Junkers Ju 87s and 88s, and Dornier Do 17s. Both sides learned and adapted as the campaign went on. As the advantage began to shift from the Luftwaffe to the RAF, the Germans were forced to switch from round-the-clock bombing to only launching night-raids, often hitting civilian targets in the dreaded Blitz. This beautifully illustrated study dissects the tactics and technology of the duels in this new kind of war, bringing the reader into the cockpits of the RAF fighters and Luftwaffe bombers to show precisely where the Battle of Britain was won and lost.

Author : David H. Lyman
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476678443

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Seabee 71 in Chu Lai by David H. Lyman Pdf

 Hoping to stay out of Vietnam, David Lyman joined the U.S. Naval Reserve to avoid the draft. By summer 1967 he was with a SeaBee unit on a beach in Chu Lai. A reporter in civilian life, Lyman was assigned to Military Construction Battalion 71 as a photojournalist. He documented the lives of the hard-working and hard-drinking SeaBees as they engineered roads, runways, heliports and base camps for the troops. The author was shot at, almost blown up by a road mine, and spent nights in a mortar pit as rockets bombarded a nearby Marine runway. He rode on convoys through Viet Cong territory to photograph villages outside "The Wire." The stories and photographs Lyman published as editor of the battalion's newspaper, The Transit, form the basis of this memoir.

Author : Edward Von der Porten
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781623497675

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Ghost Galleon by Edward Von der Porten Pdf

Ghost Galleon tells the story of archaeologists’ twenty-year search on a desolate beach in Baja California for the enigmatic remains of a Spanish galleon that disappeared without a trace more than four centuries ago. Carrying a cargo of Asian riches to the New World, Manila galleons forged the final link in the unification of the world through commerce by their annual voyages across the Pacific Ocean. Here, author Edward Von der Porten relates how a chance viewing of Chinese porcelain sherds in a museum catalog led him, his wife Saryl, and a team of researchers to the beachcombers who discovered the sherds. To Von der Porten, these sherds represented the possibility of something much more significant: one of the earliest known Manila galleon shipwrecks on the West Coast. In collaboration with the National Institute of Anthropology and History of Mexico (INAH), Von der Porten and his colleagues undertook the first of many archaeological expeditions to investigate the site in 1999. Over twenty years, a team of American and Mexican archaeologists recovered thousands of artifacts and concluded that they had located the remains of the cargo from a Spanish galleon—most likely the San Juanillo of 1578. This copiously illustrated, highly accessible work offers an inside view of how archaeologists carefully assemble the evidence that allows scientific reconstruction of past events. Despite the grudging resistance of time, Von der Porten and his colleagues have resurrected the tale of the ill-fated San Juanillo to enrich our understanding and appreciation of the past.