Razee

By Crusader1307

The nautical term ''Razee'' is a type of ship building renovation, by which an older Warship was converted by removing upper decks, thus making it smaller in height (Beam). This form of renovation became a popular alternative to the actual (and expensive) building of a new Warship. Razing (which derived from the land term of Razing or destroying a City during War), became the norm for older 16^th and 17^th Century Galleons. Many of these Ships were (while older), built to last many years. By reinforcing their Hulls and removing the two decks, ''Galleons'' became a modified Frigate. Most Nations with Military Navies began The Razee Method in the late 17^th Century and would continue until the innovation of Steam power and Iron plate constructed Warships.