====== Galley ======

The galley is one of the most common oar-powered ships, sporting a fair-sized sail and carrying a good cargo size.  Most galleys were Coastal only, due to their inherent oar designs.  The galley is called 'greatship' by some, and forms the core of many navies.

===== Merchant Greatship =====

**Size:** 100 ft length, 40ft beam, 8ft draft\\
**Propulsion:** 250 yards of sail or 20 oarsmen\\
**Speed:** 2.6 knots, 30 miles per 10h day.\\
**Crew:** 21.\\
**Cargo:** 500 tons or 200 passengers.\\
**Hull:** 5 inches of oak.\\
**Deck:** 4 inches of oak.\\
**Mast:** 50 feet from the water line.\\
**Weapons:** None.\\
**Ship Qualities:** Oceanic, Merchant\\
**Flag:** N/A\\
**Cost and Construction Time:** 13,000gp; 2 months, 2 weeks.\\

===== Raider Galley =====

**Size:** 100 ft length, 40ft beam, 8ft draft\\
**Propulsion:** 250 yards of sail and 50 oarsmen\\
**Speed:** 9 knots, 100 miles per 10h day.\\
**Crew:** 51.\\
**Cargo:** 40 horses, plus 100 tons.\\
**Hull:** 6 inches of oak.\\
**Deck:** 6 inches of oak.\\
**Mast:** 50 feet from the water line.\\
**Weapons:** Ram, 2 light ballistae.\\
**Ship Qualities:** Oceanic, Raider\\
**Flag:** N/A\\
**Cost and Construction Time:** 13,000gp; 2 months, 2 weeks.\\