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• Galley — For other uses, see Galley (disambiguation). A model of a Maltese design typical of the 16th century, the last great era of the wargalley A galley is a type of ship propelled by rowers that originated in the Mediterranean region and was used for… …   Wikipedia

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• Rowing (sport) — All eight types of racing boats, six of which are part of the Olympic Games Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are… …   Wikipedia

• F. D. Colson — Infobox Person name = Frederick D. Colson image size = caption = Frederick D. Colson c. 1903 birth name = birth date = birth place = death date = May 6, 1958 death place = death cause = resting place = resting place coordinates = residence =… …   Wikipedia

• naval ship — Introduction       the chief instrument by which a nation extends its military power onto the seas. Warships protect the movement over water of military forces to coastal areas where they may be landed and used against enemy forces; warships… …   Universalium

• Max Schmitt in a Single Scull — Artist Thomas Eakins Year 1871 Type Oil on canvas Dimensions 82.6 cm × 117.5 cm (32½ in × 46¼ in) …   Wikipedia

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