Galley

A galley is a type of ship that is propelled mainly by rowing. The galley is characterized by its long, slender hull, shallow draft and low clearance between sea and railing. Virtually all types of galleys had sails that could be used in favorable winds, but human strength was always the primary method of propulsion. This allowed galleys freedom to move independently of winds and currents, and with great precision. The galley originated among the seafaring civilizations around the Mediterranean Sea in the early first millennium BC and remained in use in various forms until the early 19th century in warfare, trade and piracy.

Galleys were the warships used by the early Mediterranean naval powers, including the Greeks, Phoenicians and Romans. They remained the dominant types of vessels used for war and piracy in the Mediterranean Sea until the last decades of the 16th century. As warships, galleys carried various types of weapons throughout their long existence, including ram, catapults and cannons, but also relied on their large crews to overpower enemy vessels in boarding actions. They were the first ships to effectively use heavy cannons as anti-ship weapons. As highly efficient gun platforms they forced changes in the design of medieval seaside fortresses as well as refinement of sailing warships.

Galley (surname)

Galley is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

  • Garry Galley, former National Hockey League player
  • Jim Galley (1944–2012), an English former cricketer and rugby union player
  • Mel Galley (1948–2008), English guitarist
  • Robert Galley (politician) (1921-2012), French politician
  • Lymphad

    A Lymphad or galley is a charge used primarily in Scottish heraldry. It is a single masted ship propelled by oars. In addition to the mast and oars, the Lymphad has three flags and a basket. The word comes from the Scottish Gaelic long fhada, meaning a long ship or birlinn. It usually indicates a title associated with islands, such as Lord of the Isles, specifically those on the west coast of Scotland, but not limited to the Hebrides. Also, it is not limited to Scottish arms: prominent examples including the coats of arms of New Zealand and New Brunswick.

    Although the drawing of the lymphad for heraldic design purposes naturally became standardized, there are minor differences. These usually involve the position of the sails and oars and the tincture of the flags. There are other variations as well, such as the tincture of the ship. Additionally, the basket may be afire and a crew may be depicted.

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  • Undifferenced arms of the Earl of Arran

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    Galley

    by: Latent Anxiety

    Verse A:
    Up to war, proud navy fleet.
    Bench of wood, chained to the feet.
    Sick and sore, move to the beat.
    Near to die, burnt by the heat.
    Verse B:
    Pounding drum, cracking the whip.
    Blood and sweat run from the rip.
    Day and night, eternal trip.
    Weary men, thrown from the ship.
    Verse C:
    Fog is gone, longboats in sight.
    Swords and bows, ready to fight.
    Kill for Rome, sounds always right.
    Emperor, shine in the light.
    Chorus:
    Galley, we keep rowing faster.
    Into the disaster.




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