Shipbuilding in times of war

In the early seventeenth century, the construction of galleons and high seas warships became an essential strategic concern for the king of Spain, even more so than in the previous century. In 1603, Philip III ordered the establishment of a Committee for the Building of Ships ( Junta para la Fábrica de Navíos), which signed several contracts ( asientos) with private individuals to build squadrons and ships. What were the shipbuilding conditions outlined in contracts signed under the auspices of such a committee? By addressing this question, this research note sheds light on the shipbuilding strategies of the Spanish Crown before the Twelve Years’ Truce (1609–1621). The notes are part of an ongoing research project on the Spanish Empire’s political restructuring of shipbuilding policies during the first half of the seventeenth century

Ancient history · Economic history · Economics · Economy · Empire · Management · Political science · Politics · Restructuring · Shipbuilding · Engineering · Historical Influence and Diplomacy · Historical Studies on Spain · History · Law · Maritime and Coastal Archaeology

• Cañones y remos. Las galeras de Federico Spínola en la estrategia naval española, 1593-1603

  Open Access•Asunción Retortilllo Atienza•Ohm Obradoiro de Historia Moderna•2021

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