Salamander of Leith

The galleass Salamander, in the Anthony Roll
History
Scotland
NameSalamander
BuilderFrench
Laid downUnknown
LaunchedUnknown
Acquired1537
In service1537
Out of service1544
Captured1544
FateUnknown
NotesUsed against Scotland in 1547 by England.
General characteristics
Class and typeWarship
Tons burthen300 tons
PropulsionSails
Complement220
Armament
  • 10 or more cannons
  • 22 cross-bows
  • 9 handguns

Salamander was a warship of the 16th-century Royal Scots Navy. She was a wedding present from Francis I of France to James V of Scotland.