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Type of ship:
A galeas was originally a type of wooden sailing ship used in Northern European waters, especially around Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.
Galeases were often versatile vessels, used for both fishing and trade, and sometimes for military purposes. They were often equipped with one or more masts with sails, but later in the 19th and early 20th centuries, some galeases were fitted with engines as shipping technology developed.
Construction and design:
Galeases from the 19th and 20th centuries were typically larger vessels with a relatively deep hull, which enabled them to transport larger cargoes.
They were relatively fast and well-suited to navigating the unpredictable waters of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.
Changes in the 20th century:
By the early 20th century, with the advent of steam and later motorboats, traditional galeases became less common for commercial shipping, but some were still used for local fishing or as pleasure and sailing vessels.
Specifications :
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Drawing number |
10.00.027 |
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Description |
Danish Galeas (1909) |
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Quality |
sp/lines; general plan/rigging plan; deck plan; details |
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Scale |
1 : 50 |
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Number of sheets A00 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A0 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A1 |
1 |
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Number of sheets A2 |
0 |
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0 |
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Number of sheets A4 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A4 text |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
65 |
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Particulars |
l.o.a. 55 cm |
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