Brian Sanders (British, B. 1937) "Galera Veneziana" Signed lower right. Original Oil on Masonite painting.Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.This painting was published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands History's Greatest Fighting s sheetlet issued December 1, 1998.In the 17th Century, the Italian Galera Veneziana was considered the finest war afloat. Nearly 137 feet in length, this low-profile vessel was propelled by a single sail and banks of oarsmen pulling on long, slender sweeps that could propel the craft at speeds up to seven knots.Image Size: 10.5 x 13 in.Overall Size: 14.5 x 17 in.Unframed.(B15998)