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Spanish Galleon 1530–1690

Spanish Galleon 1530–1690

New Vanguard 96
  • Author: Angus Konstam
  • Illustrator: Tony Bryan
  • Short code: NVG 96
  • Publication Date: 25 Mar 2004
  • Number of Pages: 48
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During the middle decade of the 16th century a new type of sailing vessel emerged, designed to carry the wealth of the Americas to Spain. This was the galleon, and over the next century these vessels would serve Spain well as treasure ships and warships, becoming a symbol of Spanish power and wealth during the period. The development and construction of the Spanish galleon are discussed in this book, and the ordnance and crewing needed to produce and maintain these stately vessels is covered. The author also examines the role of the galleon as a treasure ship, and describes how these ships were manned and fought in action.

Biographical Note

Angus Konstam hails from the Orkney Islands and is the author of over 20 books for Osprey. Formerly the Curator of Weapons in the Royal Armouries at the Tower of London, he also served as the Chief Curator of the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West, Florida. His maritime titles for Osprey include Elite 67: Pirates 1660-1730, New Vanguard 62: Renaissance War Galley 1470-1590 and New Vanguard 70: Pirate Ship 1660-1730. Angus currently lives in Edinburgh, where he combines a freelance museum consultancy business with a career as a historian and writer.Tony Bryan is a freelance illustrator of many years experience. He initially qualified in Engineering and worked for a number of years in Military Research and Development, and has a keen interest in military hardware - armour, small arms, aircraft and ships. Tony has produced many illustrations for partworks, magazines and books, including a number of titles in the New Vanguard series.

Contents

Introduction Design Operation Variants Bibliography Colour plate commentary Index

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