Sailing Ships – Evolution and Legend
For centuries, sailing ships traversed the seas, connecting continents and shaping history. This exhibition takes us into the world of old ships, from the first cogs to mighty galleons.
The Battle of Oliwa by Marian MokwaNaval Museum in Gdynia
Early sailing ships – the Middle Ages
In medieval Europe, cogs and hulks dominated the seas. These merchant ships were often used as warships as well.
Polish galleon under full sail by Marian MokwaNaval Museum in Gdynia
The age of great ships – carracks and galleons
Carracks and galleons ruled the sea routes during the age of great discoveries and naval battles. They were larger, better armed, and more majestic.
Eilhard Lubinus's Great Map of the Duchy of Pomerania (1758) by Eilhard LubinusNaval Museum in Gdynia
Navigation and sailing
With the help of telescopes, sextants, and maps, sailors were able to navigate the world. Lighthouses also played a crucial role, guiding ships safely to port.
The Battle of Oliwa in 1627 by Marian MokwaNaval Museum in Gdynia
The Battle of Oliwa – The legend of the Polish sea
On November 28, 1627, the Polish fleet achieved victory in the Battle of Oliwa. It was one of the most significant naval battles in Polish history.
The Sea by Marian MokwaNaval Museum in Gdynia
The legacy of the age of sail
Although the era of sailing ships has passed, their legend lives on in museums, art, and ship models that we can admire today.
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