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Venetian Ships and Shipbuilders of the Renaissance Sharon B. Smith everyone can benefit from theThis major study by Frederic Lane tracks the rise and decline of the great shipbuilding industry of Renaissance Venice. Drawing on a wealth of archival sources, Lane presents detailed descriptions of the Venetian arsenal, including the great galleys that doubled as cargo ships and warships; the sixteenth century round ships, which introduced dramatic innovations in rigging; and the majestic galleons, whose straight lines and greater speed made them