And in the first half of the next century in the chronicles for the first time there are references to a new type of sea vessels - galleons. The need to maintain a community with new lands caused a rapid development of shipbuilding. The possession of the Iberian state began to appear in Africa, Asia, on the American continent. In the 15th century, the transformation of Spain into a world colonial empire began. The appearance of galleons the world owes, of course, to the Spaniards. No more oars! To budge a large, often displacement of more than a thousand tons, the ship rowers would not have the strength. Galleons are not only beautiful, but also large, well-armed, exclusively sailing vessels. And she probably dreams of the sound of waves and the creak of gear. And now this beautiful wooden model is standing on our shelf.
Remember, more than two years ago, the DeAgostini company issued magazines from the Great Sailboats series with ship details? So, my talented and patient husband gathered one such one - the galleon 'San Giovanni Batista'.
