Black Seas: Galleon Squadron

Galleons were large, multi-decked sailing ships that fell out of favour as naval-war vessels as that role was supplanted by purpose-built ships-of-the-line during the latter period of the Age of Sail. Regardless, they remained a mainstay of maritime commerce well into the 19th century. Generally carrying three or more masts, they are recognizable by their prominent squared off raised sterns. They remained a mainstay of maritime commerce well into the 19th century.