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1
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What were the Galleons?

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They were huge war ships armed with cannon and powered by sail.

2
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What were the Galleasses?

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They were similar to the Galleons but longer and narrower and powered by sail and oars.

3
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What were the Carracks?

A

They are merchant ships if

4
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What were the transport ships?

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They were to carry guns, ammunition and supplies.

5
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What were the small quick ships for?

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To carry messages around the fleet

6
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What type of guns did the gallons and Galleasses have?

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Muzzle-loading cannon mounted on the gun-deck which fired heavy shot to smash enemy ships and breach loading guns mounted on the top deck and aimed at enemy crews.

7
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What are the 5 Spanish ships.

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Galleons
Galleasses
Carracks
Transport ships
Small quick ships