This is a revision of the basic galleon ship design, featuring reduced upper-works and an updated sail plan, resulting in a somewhat smaller vessel that is faster in light winds and considerably more maneuverable than the original model.
Despite these changes the fast galleon still suffers the disadvantages of all galleon-types: poor speed when close-hauled. Still, a Fast Galleon in the hands of a competent and determined captain can be very dangerous indeed.
Other related ships include the War Galleon and Flag Galleon. |