Page 12 - History of War - Issue 18-15

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From crude ancient ramming vessels to fl oating fortresses,
the age of sail brought warfare from land to the high seas
SHIP OF THE LINE PATACHE

THE VESSELS THE WARSHIP THAT SERVED THE SPANISH
THAT HELPED WIN ARMADA WITH DISTINCTION
TRAFALGAR Founded: 15th century
Founded: 17th century Country: Spain
Country: Britain The Spanish Armada was a mighty beast and one of the
A direct descendant of many types of ships that served in it was the patache.
the galleon, ships of the Similar to a caravel, it was used by many of the major
line ruled the seas for a European powers in a variety of capacities, but was most
long time. Fighting in a effective utilising its speed to attack trade vessels.
formation known as the
‘lineofbattle’,theyused

Left: HMS Victory is one of the
most famous ships of the line
and the world’s oldest navy
ship still in commission

Right: The Armada had
more than 150 ships at full
strength but was defeated
by a combination of English
engineering and English weather

“MORE OF A RAIDING
VESSEL THAN AN OUT-

AND-OUT WARSHIP, THE
LONGSHIP WOULD QUICKLY

DEPLOY VIKINGS ON LAND
TO PILLAGE AND PLUNDER”