Galleys of the 17th Century | SLICE

Whilst ships join battle today at a distance of over a thousand kilometers (over 600 miles), four centuries ago they confronted each other in deadly close-combat battles. In France, one ship was perfectly designed for that type of fighting: the galley. It originated in the Mediterranean 600 years BCE and was France’s combat weapon during the 17th century.

Extract from the documentary: "Warships, 400 Years of History"
Direction: Lionel Langlade
Production: ZED & BONUM Productions

SPECIAL THANKS -
The video animations of the Fleur de Lis galley are the work of Bernard HUC.
ZED Production would like to thank him for this brilliant achievement.

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