Ottoman galley. Illustration of crew members on the prow of a galley used by the navy of the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Navy was established in the e

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Ottoman galley. Illustration of crew members on the prow of a galley used by the navy of the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Navy was established in the early 14th century. It reached its peak in the 15th and 16th centuries. The galleys were crewed by a mixture of oarsmen and fighters. The soldiers here are using grappling hooks and are armed with guns and scimitars. This galley also has a battering ram and cannons.

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Size: 4474px × 4719px
Photo credit: © CLAUS LUNAU/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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