galley

     

A galley (from Greek γαλέα - galea) is an ancient ship which can be propelle entirely by human oarsmen, used for warfare and trade. Oars are known from at least the time of the Egyptian Old Kingdom. Many galleys had masts and sails for use when the winds were favourable.

Trivia about galley

  • An early warship propelled by oars, it's now just the kitchen on a ship
  • The mess is the area on a ship where the crew eats; this is the term for the kitchen where the cooking is done
  • Smee cleans up the crew's "mess" here, the ship's kitchen
  • It's the name shared by an early warship propelled by oars & the kitchen of a boat or ship

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