Therefore , most galleons were originally consigned for trade , although those captured by rival states were usually put into military service .
To cover the expense , galleons were often funded by groups of wealthy businessmen who pooled resources for a new ship .
Most galleons were originally consigned for trade , although those captured by rival states were usually put into military service .
To cover the expense , galleons were often funded by groups of wealthy businessmen who pooled resources for a new ship .