Before revision: Several of Zheng He's 15th century ships as depicted on a woodblock print, early 17th century For warships, the age of sail runs roughly from the Battle of Lepanto in 1571, the last significant engagement in which oar-propelled galleys played a major role, to the development of steam-powered warships.
After revision: Several of Zheng He's 15th century ships as depicted on a woodblock print, early 17th century For warships, the age of sail runs roughly from the Battle of Lepanto in 1571, the last significant engagement in which oar-propelled galleys played a major role, to the deevelopment of steam-powered warships.