By the 17th century, galleys were of only limited military use, yet King Louis XIV decided to increase the number of his vessels to 40 — the largest galley fleet in the Mediterranean.
sajandil kasutati galeere sõjalaevadena vaid piiratult, ent kuningas Louis XIV otsustas suurendada oma aluste arvu 40 - ni, mis oli Vahemere suurim galeerilaevastik.