PhilBarclay
Did 18th century warships have oars
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Some did have oars, but the major warships (Ships of the Line) did not. Several nations maintained galley fleets for coastal defense and use on lakes and rivers. The Battle of Valcour Island during the American Revolution included several small oar-powered ships.