Reale

Juan on the "Reale," and to his counsel and aid the commander-in-chief attributed much of his success in the campaign.

Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima John Richard Hale

Then he returned to his post on the poop of the "Reale," which was in the centre of the line, with several other large galleys grouped around her.

Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima John Richard Hale

Returning to the "Reale," [6] the pilot gave a guarded report to Don Juan, fearing to discourage the young commander now that battle was inevitable, but to his own admiral, the veteran Colonna, he spoke freely.

Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima John Richard Hale

Don Juan himself was going forward sword in hand to assist in the fight in the bows of the "Reale," and Ali was hurrying up reinforcements to the attack.

Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima John Richard Hale

In the confusion and uproar of the mêlée not many of the ships would see what was happening round the "Reale," but this demonstration would attract the attention of friends and foes in the centre of the fight.

Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima John Richard Hale

Don Juan's "Reale" for his adversary, relying on the Seraskier Pertev

Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima John Richard Hale

"Reale" with the embroidered standard of the Holy League, Colonna's ship with its ensign of the Papal Keys, and Veniero's with the Lion-flag of St. Mark, told him he was striking at the heart of the confederacy.

Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima John Richard Hale

The "Reale" led the way; the tall galleasses were towed out by the galleys.

Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima John Richard Hale

Then the Turks came clambering over the bows of the "Reale," and nearly cleared the forecastle.

Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima John Richard Hale

Don Juan had formed up the centre division, two more galleasses out in front, the "Reale" in the middle of the line, the galleys of Veniero and Colonna to right and left, and two selected galleys lying astern, covering the intervals between them and the flagship.

Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima John Richard Hale