by Heinz Schiller
Member since 12-Mar-1977
Build Type: Scratch
Era: 1700-1815
Model Material: Wood
Model Type: Static
Propulsion Type: Impeller→ {Pole/Oar+Sail}
About the Vessel
A xebec was a Mediterranean sailing ship used mostly for trading. Xebecs were similar to galleys used by Algerian corsairs and Barbary pirates having both lateen sails and oars for propulsion.
