Galera Real

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Galera Real

 

a full sized reproduction of the galley from which Don Juan d'Austria
oversaw the defeat of the Turkish Navy at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571.

 

built to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the battle

 

vessel is 65 feet long

 

Don Juan d'Austria

 

the original was propelled to victory at high speed by chained galley slaves

 

 

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