GREEK GALLIOT

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The stamp shows us a Greek galliot used in the Greek war of Independence.
The Greek war of Independence (1821-1827) is mainly known for the naval battle of Navarino.
That war was involved numerous actions of the Greek privateers against the Turkish (Ottoman) ships.
These Galliots were very swift, with a narrow draft, which enabled them to anchor unseen inside the narrow gulfs of the Aegean islands, waiting to pounce on the Enemy vessels.

The name reappeared during the 17th and 18th century for a vessel with different proportions used in the medieval times. Rowed when necessary, but mainly sailed, setting lateen sails to 2 – 3 masts.
The foremast was stepped in the eyes often forward raking, the mizzen mast might be fore and aft rigged. Bow carried a beak, and the stem might extend well above the gunwale level. Ornamented flat or rounded counter stern, and windows opened out along the sides of the poop deck. Flat or rising floors; sides might be strongly flared. Bow low and lacking a for-castle.
Single deck; rudder came up trough the poop.
Rowed wit 1-3 per oar.

Sources :Aak to Zumbra a dictionary of the worlds’ watercraft. Internet
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