Charrua (nautical)
Charrua is a Portuguese nautical expression of the Age of Sail, initially used to designate the use of a frigate or a ship of the line owned by the State as a transport ship, reducing armament and complement, like the French nautical expression en flûte.[1][2]
Details
The charrua had large decks and big space for accommodation, and in sail terms it was not different from the ship of the line, having three masts,[1][2][3] and also a large hold.[3] The charrua was intended for the transport of troops, food, ammunition, etc.[3] In the first half of the 19th century, the expression passed to designate any type of ship used as a passenger ship.[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Pereira, José Manuel Malhão (2012). Navios, Marinheiros e Arte de Navegar (PDF) (in Portuguese). Lisbon: Academia de Marinha. p. 91.
- ^ a b c Monteiro, Armando da Silva Saturnino (1997). Batalhas e Combates da Marinha Portuguesa (1808–1975) (PDF) (in Portuguese). Lisbon: Livraria Sá da Costa Editora. p. 250.
- ^ a b c "Charrua". Infopédia. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
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