Roman galley, c4th century, (c1990-2010). Artist: Peter Dunn.


Portchester Castle, Hampshire, c4th century, (c1990-2010). Reconstruction drawing showing a galley from the Roman fleet 'Classis Britannica' and the Roman 'Saxon Shore ' fort as it might have looked around AD 330. A galley is a type of ship that is propelled mainly by rowing. Virtually all types of galleys had sails that could be used in favorable winds, but human strength was always the primary method of propulsion.


Size: 6346px × 6635px
Location: World,Europe,United Kingdom,England,Hampshire,Portchester
Photo credit: © Historic England/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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