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The '''hulk''' was a north-[[European sailing vessel, that developed from early [[medieval]] types (as early as 800) to become the [[Baltic]] and [[North Sea]] version of the ''[[nao]]'' or ''[[carrack]]'' as a cargo ship.

The '''hulk''' was a north-[[European]] sailing vessel, that developed from early [[medieval]] types (as early as 800) to become the [[Baltic]] and [[North Sea]] version of the [[Mediterranean]] ''[[nao]]'' or ''[[carrack]]'' as a cargo ship.

During the [[High Middle Ages]] it was similar to the contemporary ''[[cog (ship)|cog]]'', but by the 15th century it had overtaken its competitor in both capacity and importance. It finally developed into a [[carvel]] built, sometimes keel-less, three masted, full-beamed (usually a length to width ratio of 3:1) ship of up to about 400 tons, suitable for the relatively shallow waters of its region.

During the [[High Middle Ages]] it was similar to the contemporary ''[[cog (ship)|cog]]'', but by the 15th century it had overtaken its competitor in both capacity and importance. It finally developed into a [[carvel]] built, sometimes keel-less, three masted, full-beamed (usually a length to width ratio of 3:1) ship of up to about 400 tons, suitable for the relatively shallow waters of its region.