A fluyt (archaic Dutch: fluijt "flute"; Dutch pronunciation: ⓘ) [1] is a Dutch type of sailing vessel originally designed by the shipwrights of Hoorn as a dedicated cargo vessel. [2] Originating in …

The fluit was a bulk carrier first developed in Holland, and eventually adopted by other countries including England. The fluit was used for trade in the North Sea and the Atlantic during the …

…general service was the Dutch fluyt, which made Holland the great maritime power of the 17th century. A long, relatively narrow ship designed to carry as much cargo as possible, the fluyt …

The fluyt is a type of Dutch sailing vessel developed in the 16th century, characterized by its slender hull and efficient design that allowed for greater cargo capacity while requiring a …

Aug 14, 2019 · The fluyt was a highly maneuverable medium-sized vessel that the Dutch had ingeniously manufactured to be of lightweight durability capable of sailing the rigorous course …

A Dutch 'fluyt' (flute), was designed to provide maximum space for cargo and passengers and a smaller crew. These ships could carry twice the cargo of the ships commonly used at the time, …

Smaller than the fluyt, its rounded bow and stern provided however for more storage on board.

The Fluyt was a class of ship designed and built by the Dutch to be an inexpensive cargo vessel. The design has a wider, pear shape giving it a lower displacement. Built for shipping it …

A fluyt is a type of sailing ship perfected in the Dutch Republic in the 1590s in the naval shipyards of the city of Hoorn. This reliable ship with three masts and shallow draft was easy to sail in …

Jun 21, 2018 · The Fluyt and the Building of the Dutch Empire; Gerard Tellis, Stav Rosenzweig; Book: How Transformative Innovations Shaped the Rise of Nations; Online publication: 21 …