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Galleon

A sailing vessel of the 15th and following centuries, often having three or four decks, and used for war or commerce. The term is often rather indiscriminately applied to any large sailing vessel.

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Carack 76% connected

A kind of large ship formerly used by the Spaniards and Portuguese in the East India trade; a galleon.

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Carrack 76% connected

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