Title | Pinnesse |
Origtitle | Page 40 Plate 2 |
Source | UNC German de Bry |
Date | 1590 |
Creator | Theodor de Bry (Engraver); John White (Artist) |
Type | Engraver |
Origin | UNC German de Bry |
Pinnesse / Pinnesse / Pinnesse / Pinnesse / Pinnesse
Alternate Spelling Occurrencessmall Pinnesses / pinnesse / pinnesse / pinnesses / pinnaces / pinnaces / pinnaces / pinnaces / pinness
Additional Notes
Referenced throughout the Hakluyt text, this is a type of ship used as a scout and courier. In addition to these roles, this model of seagoing vessel was also favored by pirates (and privateers such as Sir Francis Drake) for its speed. - Matt