Galleys in the Netherlands
L.Th. Lehmann

The Netherlands are not traditionally known for Mediterranean-style rowed fleets, specialized regional warships (such as the black galley of Dordrecht and the red galley of Vlaardingen). Dutch sailing ships famously clashed with Spanish rowed galleys in coastal waters. A well-known engagement is the October 3, 1602 Battle of the Narrow Seas (or Dover Straits). Heavy Dutch three-masters largely outmatched and overwhelmed the lighter Spanish galleys.

Incl. fold-out map of the galley ship *Neptunes* from the city of Amsterdam.