Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 232
TYPE OF VENETIAN GALLEY. then in so sound a state as to be nearly in-credible. The bottom was, according to themodern and easily comprehended scientific term, doubled, the seams had evidently been calkedwith linen, and the whole exterior part was care-fully smeared or paid with a coat of… … GREAT HARRY. and closely attached to the bottom by a suffi-cient number of small copper nails. The modern constructor must remember thatthe early ships were likewise good carriers; elsehow could the obelisk now at Rome, which once 220 BATTLE-SHIPS AND SEA-FIGHTS OF THE ANCIENTS. [Jan. stood before…
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