Galley
The term galley can refer to any ship propelled primarily by man-power, using oars. Most galleys also use masts and sails as a secondary means of propulsion.
References
- Lionel Casson, Ships and Seamanship in the Ancient World, Princeton University Press, 1971.
- Brian Lavery, Maritime Scotland, B T Batsford Ltd., 2001, ISBN 0-7134-8520-5
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