* Long and slender, with a high bow and stern
* Typically three or four masts, with lateen sails
* A forecastle and quarterdeck, both of which were raised platforms
* A poop deck, which was a raised platform at the stern
* Equipped with a figurehead on the bow
* Carried a crew of 100 to 200 men
Rigging
* Lateen sails, which were triangular in shape and attached to a long yard
* The mainmast and foremast were square-rigged, while the mizzenmast was lateen-rigged
* The sails were controlled by a system of ropes and pulleys called the running rigging
* The standing rigging held the masts and sails in place
Armament
* Armed with a variety of cannons, including culverins, demi-culverins, and saker
* The cannons were mounted on the gun decks, which were located below the main deck
* The cannons could fire both round shot and chain shot
* The galleon also carried a number of arquebuses and muskets for close-quarters combat
Speed and Maneuverability
* The galleon was a fast and maneuverable ship, capable of sailing up to 12 knots
* It was also able to tack and gybe, which made it difficult for other ships to track
* The galleon was used for a variety of purposes, including exploration, trade, and warfare