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{{about|the ship owned by [[King K. Rool]]|the final level in [[Donkey Kong Country]]|[[Gang-Plank Galleon]]|the world in [[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]] and [[Donkey Kong Land 2]]|[[Gangplank Galleon (world)]]}}
{{about|the ship owned by [[King K. Rool]]|the final level in [[Donkey Kong Country]]|[[Gang-Plank Galleon]]|the world in [[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]] and [[Donkey Kong Land 2]]|[[Gangplank Galleon (world)]]}}
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|image=Gang-Plank Galleon GBA overworld sprite.png
|image=[[File:Gang-Plank Galleon GBA overworld sprite.png|139px]]<br>''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' (Game Boy Advance) world map sprite of Gang-Plank Galleon
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|caption=''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' (Game Boy Advance) world map sprite of Gang-Plank Galleon
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' (1994)
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' (1994)
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance|GBA]]) (2004)
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance|GBA]]) (2004)
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===''Donkey Kong Land''===
===''Donkey Kong Land''===
[[File:GangplankGalleonAhoy.PNG|thumb|left|Gangplank Galleon in ''Donkey Kong Land'']]
[[File:GangplankGalleonAhoy.PNG|thumb|left|Gangplank Galleon in ''Donkey Kong Land'']]
In ''Donkey Kong Country''{{'}}s [[Game Boy]] counterpart, ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'', the galleon is part of an area called [[Gangplank Galleon Ahoy!]] It is docked on the coast of Donkey Kong Island. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong must travel on the ship itself, but also on the surrounding grounds. Instead of King K. Rool, a large ray named [[Wild Sting]] is the boss of the Gangplank Galleon.
In ''Donkey Kong Country''{{'}}s [[Game Boy]] counterpart, ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'', the galleon is part of the starting area called [[Gangplank Galleon Ahoy!]]. It is docked on the coast of Donkey Kong Island. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong must travel on the ship itself, but also on the surrounding grounds. Instead of King K. Rool, a large ray named [[Wild Sting]] is the boss of the Gangplank Galleon.


===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' / ''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' / ''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
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The Gangplank Galleon, though only referred to as "King K. Rool's ship", also appeared in the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic "[[Donkey Kong Country (comic)|Donkey Kong Country]]". Like in the game of the same name, it served as the location for the fight between the Kongs and K. Rool. Besides the latter, several other Kremlings can be seen on the ship.
The Gangplank Galleon, though only referred to as "King K. Rool's ship", also appeared in the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic "[[Donkey Kong Country (comic)|Donkey Kong Country]]". Like in the game of the same name, it served as the location for the fight between the Kongs and K. Rool. Besides the latter, several other Kremlings can be seen on the ship.


An arrangement of Gang-Plank Galleon is part of the soundtrack in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It can be heard at [[Rumble Falls (stage)|Rumble Falls]] and one of the stages of the [[Subspace Emissary]]. The arrangement reappears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' on the [[Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)|Kongo Jungle]] stage. For ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', a new arrangement by ACE accompanies the reveal trailer for [[King K. Rool]] as a new playable fighter.
An arrangement of Gang-Plank Galleon is part of the soundtrack in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It can be heard at [[Rumble Falls (stage)|Rumble Falls]] and one of the stages of The Subspace Emissary. The arrangement reappears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' on the [[Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)|Kongo Jungle]] stage. For ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', a new arrangement by ACE accompanies the reveal trailer for [[King K. Rool]] as a new playable fighter.


==General information==
==General information==
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==Profiles==
==Profiles==
===''Donkey Kong Land''===
===''Donkey Kong Land''===
{{quote2|King K. Rool's leaky old ship is crewed by his kooky Kremling accomplices.|''Donkey Kong Land'' instruction booklet, page 15}}
*<u>'''Instruction booklet'''</u> (page 15): ''King K. Rool's leaky old ship is crewed by his kooky Kremling accomplices.''
{{quote2|King K. Rool's ship has dropped anchor near Donkey Kong's treehouse. Journey through the jungle and mountain highlands on your way to the gruesome galleon. The following pages examine the treacherous terrain in fine detail.|''Nintendo Power'' vol. 74, page 12}}
*<u>'''''Nintendo Power'' vol. 74'''</u> (page 12): ''King K. Rool's ship has dropped anchor near Donkey Kong's treehouse. Journey through the jungle and mountain highlands on your way to the gruesome galleon. The following pages examine the treacherous terrain in fine detail.''
{{quote2|K. Rool didn't suspect a thing - not a banana - as DK and Diddy hitched a ride on his Galleon, thus leading them to his secret hideout. On this first stage of their voyage the Kong brothers soon discover that all is not so familiar. Don't forget, this is Kremling territory now, where artic conditions rest comfortably alongsode humid jungle. Most disturbing of all though is that here pigs really can fly!|''Donkey Kong Land'' Nintendo Magazine System, page 8}}
*<u>'''''Nintendo Magazine System'' booklet'''</u> (page 8): ''K. Rool didn't suspect a thing - not a banana - as DK and Diddy hitched a ride on his Galleon, thus leading them to his secret hideout. On this first stage of their voyage the Kong brothers soon discover that all is not so familiar. Don't forget, this is Kremling territory now, where artic conditions rest comfortably alongsode humid jungle. Most disturbing of all though is that here pigs really can fly!''
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''===
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''===
{{quote2|Diddy's first action takes place aboard K. Rool's scuttled flagship, Gangplank Galleon. Even though this hulk isn't seaworthy, it's still manned by a scurvy Kremling crew.  You'll find lots of hooks and rigging to climb on here.  You can also duck into the flooded cargo hold for more fun!|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' SNES instruction booklet, page 20}}
*<u>'''Instruction booklet'''</u> (page 20): ''Diddy's first action takes place aboard K. Rool's scuttled flagship, Gangplank Galleon. Even though this hulk isn't seaworthy, it's still manned by a scurvy Kremling crew.  You'll find lots of hooks and rigging to climb on here.  You can also duck into the flooded cargo hold for more fun!''
{{quote2|Ever though it's half-sunken, the once-proud flagship of Kaptain K. Rool's fleet still server as the first line of defense against any Kong rescue party.|''Donkey Kong Country: Diddy's Kong Quest'' SNES Player's Guide, page 20}}
*<u>'''Player's guide'''</u> (page 20): ''Ever though it's half-sunken, the once-proud flagship of Kaptain K. Rool's fleet still server as the first line of defense against any Kong rescue party.''
{{quote2|Ahoy! Kaptain K. Rool's flagship, the Gangplank Galleon, has run aground off the coast of Crocodile Isle (okay, so he's a pirate, not a sailor). Her deck are awash with Kremling cutthroats, but you decide to investigate, just in case. Since this is your first time doing the hero thing, you might need some help finding your way. Donkey Kong managed to leave a trail of bananas as he was dragged off, so if you ever get turned around, follow the yellow fruit to the end of the stage. Aye! Ahrr!|''Nintendo Power'' vol. 79, page 18}}
*<u>'''''Nintendo Power'' vol. 79'''</u> (page 18): ''Ahoy! Kaptain K. Rool's flagship, the Gangplank Galleon, has run aground off the coast of Crocodile Isle (okay, so he's a pirate, not a sailor). Her deck are awash with Kremling cutthroats, but you decide to investigate, just in case. Since this is your first time doing the hero thing, you might need some help finding your way. Donkey Kong managed to leave a trail of bananas as he was dragged off, so if you ever get turned around, follow the yellow fruit to the end of the stage. Aye! Ahrr!''
===''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
*<u>'''''Nintendo Power'' vol. 87'''</u> (page 43): ''Avast! Kremling cutthroats are everywhere, ready to swab the deck with any monkey foolish enough to swing aboard.''


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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|JapR=Kingu Kurūru no fune
|JapR=Kingu Kurūru no fune
|JapM=King K. Rool's Ship
|JapM=King K. Rool's Ship
|Fra=Gallion de la Galère
|Fre=Gallion de la Galère
|FraM=Galley Galleon
|FreM=Galley Galleon
|Spa=Galeón de Gangplank
|Spa=Galeón de Gangplank
|SpaM=Gangplank's Galleon
|SpaM=Gangplank's Galleon
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In ''Donkey Kong Country'', it is never explained how the ship sails away from Donkey Kong Island just before the battle with King K. Rool.
*In ''Donkey Kong 64'', although the bow and midsegment of the sunken ship are seen, the stern is nowhere to be seen.
*In ''Donkey Kong 64'', although the bow and midsegment of the sunken ship are seen, the stern is nowhere to be seen.
*In the original version of ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', the ship is docked on the left side of the island, but in the GBA version and ''Donkey Kong Land 2'', it is docked on the right.
*In the original version of ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', the ship is docked on the left side of the island, but in the GBA version and ''Donkey Kong Land 2'', it is docked on the right.