Expressed as medieval sailing and rowing warships, they are galley-type warships seen in many eras. These ship types, which are very preferred especially in the Mediterranean region, work in the puller method. Although it is commonly seen in the Middle Ages, its counterparts have been found in ancient times as well. The main feature of these ships is oars and the movement mechanism of the ship is oar rather than sail.

What is a Rowing Warship?

Known as the galley, this ship is a type of ship mostly used in the Mediterranean region. It is possible to come across many examples in the Ottoman Empire. It was first used in the Mediterranean naval wars in the 8th century. Afterward, it continued to develop and be used until the 17th century. The entire system of the ship is based on oars. Sails help the ship to go faster and easier. You can visit our page for this type of ship and Viking model ships, which have a very interesting appearance.

Famous Rowing Ships of the Ottoman Empire

Undoubtedly, one of the most important rowing ships, examples of which we encountered in the Ottoman Navy, is the Karamursel ship. Another rowing warship of the Ottoman Navy is the Frigate. As they were rather fast ships, they were mostly used to bring and carry news. These ships, which were popular with sailing ships and used in many wars, were both very practical and very fast at that time. It was especially suitable for use in rivers and was thin enough to pass through rivers due to its structure.

Ships and Ship Models

There are many different types of ships, with ships that should be in private collections, such as the medieval sailing and rowing warship. From the past to the present, the ships have shown continuous development and thus new system ships have emerged day by day. Especially warships and later developed models of these ships attract great attention. You can visit www.nauticagoods.com for many ship models and models you are looking for, especially models such as rowing warships and making safe shopping. You can easily find many things you are looking for about marine products.