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{{about|King K. Rool's ship from the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong franchise]]|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]]|other uses|[[Gangplank Galleon (disambiguation)]]}}
{{location infobox
|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
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) ([[List of games by date#2004|2004]])
|greater_location=[[Donkey Kong Island]] (''Donkey Kong Country'', temporarily)<br>[[Crocodile Isle]] (''Donkey Kong Country 2'', ''Donkey Kong Land 2'')
|capital=
|owner=[[King K. Rool]]
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{{distinguish|Gangplank Galley}}
{{distinguish|Gangplank Galley}}
[[File:Gangplank Galleon.png|thumb|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest|Donkey Kong Country 2]]''{{'}}s map of the Gangplank Galleon]]
'''Gangplank Galleon''' (also spelled '''Gang Plank Galleon'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Land'', ''Nintendo Magazine System'' (UK) WORLD EXCLUSIVE Review booklet|page=10|language=en-gb}}</ref> or '''Gang-Plank Galleon''') is the name of [[King K. Rool]]'s signature ship. It acted as the setting of several levels throughout the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land (series)|Donkey Kong Land]]'' games, first appearing as the location of the final boss fight in the original ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. ''Donkey Kong Country'' is the only game where the ship is seen in use, while later games depict it as stationary or dilapidated. Given its sails and rigging, the Gangplank Galleon is mostly based on classic depictions of pirate vessels, although it went under slight design changes with each game.
'''Gangplank Galleon''' (also spelled '''Gang Plank Galleon'''<ref>''Donkey Kong Land'', ''Nintendo Magazine System'' (UK) WORLD EXCLUSIVE Review booklet, page 10.</ref> or '''Gang-Plank Galleon''') is the name of [[King K. Rool]]'s signature ship. It acted as the setting of several levels throughout the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land (series)|Donkey Kong Land]]'' games, first appearing as the location of the final boss fight in the original ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. ''Donkey Kong Country'' is the only game where the ship is seen in use, while later games depict it as stationary or dilapidated. Given its sails and rigging, the Gangplank Galleon is mostly based on classic depictions of pirate vessels, although it went under slight design changes with each game.
{{DKC map}}
 
==History==
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
{{DKC map}}
In ''Donkey Kong Country'', the Gang-Plank Galleon is visible on the overworld map, where it draws closer to [[Donkey Kong Island]] with each area that is completed. It hosts the [[Gang-Plank Galleon|final boss battle]] in the game, accessed after completing the [[Chimp Caverns]]. Going onboard, there are several empty banana peels lying around, suggesting King K. Rool and the [[Kremlings]] had already eaten some of the [[banana hoard]]; [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] encounter and fight K. Rool, who is eventually defeated and Donkey Kong's banana hoard is returned.
In ''Donkey Kong Country'', the Gang-Plank Galleon is visible on the overworld map, where it draws closer to [[Donkey Kong Island]] with each area that is completed. It hosts the [[Gang-Plank Galleon|final boss battle]] in the game, accessed after completing the [[Chimp Caverns]]. Going onboard, there are several empty banana peels lying around, suggesting King K. Rool and the [[Kremlings]] had already eaten some of the [[banana hoard]]; [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] encounter and fight K. Rool, who is eventually defeated and Donkey Kong's banana hoard is returned.
In the SNES version, the Gang-Plank Galleon, as it is shown on the map, contains a single mast, although the Game Boy Advance version of the game depicts the ship more realistically with two additional masts. A black flag rises at the top of the main mast, just above a crow's nest. Kremling-specific elements of the ship include the [[Kremling Krew]]'s emblem on the mast (a Kremling {{wp|Jolly Roger}}) and the figurehead on the prow. It also hosts five cannons on one side.


===''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.
 
Compared to its appearance in ''Donkey Kong Country'', Gangplank Galleon presents several notable changes. It now features a frontal and rear mast, and the main mast now lacks the Kremling Krew's emblem. Instead, several sail spars are joined to all of the masts. The crow's nest has been moved on the back mast, and the upper deck has been lowered to be level with the main deck.
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===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' / ''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' / ''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
[[File:Gangplank Galleon.png|thumb|A map of gangplank Galleon in ''Donkey Kong Country 2'']]
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', the Gangplank Galleon is the [[Gangplank Galleon (world)|first world]] that Diddy and [[Dixie Kong]] traverse before they venture into the mainland [[Crocodile Isle]] in order to rescue Donkey Kong, imprisoned by Kaptain K. Rool. The vessel has become beached on the island's rocky shore and appears to be in medium disrepair. Diddy and Dixie have to venture through the ship's remains to reach the area's guardian, [[Krow]], who resides in the crow's nest. After defeating the giant bird, the Kongs advance to the nearby [[Crocodile Cauldron]]. Two sunken pirate ships similar to the Gangplank Galleon appear in Crocodile Cauldron and [[Krem Quay]]. At the end of ''Donkey Kong Country 2'', the Gangplank Galleon sinks to the bottom of the ocean, along with the rest of Crocodile Isle.
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', the Gangplank Galleon is the [[Gangplank Galleon (world)|first world]] that Diddy and [[Dixie Kong]] traverse before they venture into the mainland [[Crocodile Isle]] in order to rescue Donkey Kong, imprisoned by Kaptain K. Rool. The vessel has become beached on the island's rocky shore and appears to be in medium disrepair. Diddy and Dixie have to venture through the ship's remains to reach the area's guardian, [[Krow]], who resides in the crow's nest. After defeating the giant bird, the Kongs advance to the nearby [[Crocodile Cauldron]]. Two sunken pirate ships similar to the Gangplank Galleon appear in Crocodile Cauldron and [[Krem Quay]]. At the end of ''Donkey Kong Country 2'', the Gangplank Galleon sinks to the bottom of the ocean, along with the rest of Crocodile Isle.


The ship has yet again been corrected to bear the designs from both ''Donkey Kong Country'' and ''Donkey Kong Land''. The sail with the Kremling Krew's emblem is seen covering the main mast again, accompanied by two other masts. There is a golden figurehead of K. Rool under the bowsprit. A red flag is flown at the top of the main mast, replacing the black flag from the original game; the number of cannons from the wall has been reduced from five to three.
===Other appearances===
In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', in the [[Gloomy Galleon]]'s water cove, what is believed to be the remains of the Galleon lies on the seabed ripped in half. Despite all the decay and seaweed, Kaptain K. Rool's portraits and log book, as with the ship itself, remained in perfect condition.<ref>{{cite|language=en-gb|title=''Nintendo Official Magazine'' Vol. 86|date=November 1999|page=14|quote='''GLOOMY GALLEON''' You've gotta fight your way through King K. Rool's fleet of wrecked ships.}}</ref>
 
Though the Gangplank Galleon was never named as such, it did appear on the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]]. Here, the ship was owned by the dreaded pirate [[Kaptain Skurvy]] instead of King K. Rool. On the show the ship often met with disaster, such as being eaten by [[Jr. Klap Trap]] in the episode "[[Booty and the Beast]]" and accidentally being blown up by [[Klump (character)|Klump]] in the Christmas-based episode "[[The Kongo Bongo Festival of Lights]]".
 
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.


===Appearances in other media===
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.
In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', in the [[Gloomy Galleon]]'s water cove, what is believed to be the remains of the Galleon lies on the seabed ripped in half. Despite all the decay and seaweed, Kaptain K. Rool's portraits and log book, as with the ship itself, remained in perfect condition.<ref>''Nintendo Official Magazine'' Vol. 86, November 1999, page 14. "'''''GLOOMY GALLEON''' You've gotta fight your way through King K. Rool's fleet of wrecked ships.''"</ref>


Though the Gangplank Galleon was never named as such, it did appear on the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (show)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' television series. Here, the ship was owned by the dreaded pirate [[Kaptain Skurvy]] instead of King K. Rool. On the show the ship often met with disaster, such as being eaten by [[Jr. Klap Trap]] in the episode "[[Booty and the Beast]]" and accidentally being blown up by [[Klump (character)|Klump]] in the Christmas-based episode "[[The Kongo Bongo Festival of Lights]]".
==General information==
===Physical features===
In ''Donkey Kong Country'', the Gang-Plank Galleon, as it is shown on the map, contains a single mast, although the [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance port]] depicts the ship more realistically with two additional masts. A black flag rises at the top of the main mast, just above a crow's nest. Kremling-specific elements of the ship include the [[Kremling Krew]]'s emblem on the mast (a Kremling {{wp|Jolly Roger}}) and the figurehead on the prow. It also hosts five cannons on one side.


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.
In ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'', Gangplank Galleon has several notable changes compared to its appearance in ''Donkey Kong Country''. It now features a frontal and rear mast, and the main mast now lacks the Kremling Krew's emblem. Instead, several sail spars are joined to all of the masts. The crow's nest has been moved on the back mast, and the upper deck has been lowered to be level with the main deck.


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.
''Donkey Kong Country 2'' and ''Donkey Kong Land 2'' yet again corrected the ship to bear the designs from both ''Donkey Kong Country'' and ''Donkey Kong Land''. The sail with the Kremling Krew's emblem is seen covering the main mast again, accompanied by two other masts. There is a golden figurehead of K. Rool under the bowsprit. A red flag is flown at the top of the main mast, replacing the black flag from the original game; the number of cannons from the wall has been reduced from five to three.


==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}}
{{multilang profile
{{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}}
|type=manual
{{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}}
|Eng=King K. Rool's leaky old ship is crewed by his kooky Kremling accomplices.<ref>{{cite|page=15|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref>}}
 
*'''''Nintendo Power'' Volume 74:''' ''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.''<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=July 1995|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 74}}</ref>
 
*'''''Nintendo Magazine System'' booklet:''' ''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!''{{ref needed}}
 
===''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}}
{{Multilang profile
{{quote2|Ever though it's half-suken, 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}}
|type=manual
{{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}}
|Eng=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!<ref>{{cite|page=20|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref>}}
 
*'''Player's Guide:''' ''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.''<ref>{{cite|author=Miller, Kent and Paul Shinoda|date=1995|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Nintendo Player's Guide''|page=20|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref>
*'''''Nintendo Power'' Volume 79:''' ''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!''<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 79|page=18|date=December 1995|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref>
 
===''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
*'''''Nintendo Power'' Volume 87'':''' ''Avast! Kremling cutthroats are everywhere, ready to swab the deck with any monkey foolish enough to swing aboard.''<ref>{{cite|page=43|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 87|date=August 1996|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Gangplank Galleon (DK64).png|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
Gangplank Galleon (DK64).png|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
KRoolFight-GBC.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' (Game Boy Color)
KRoolFight-GBC.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' (Game Boy Color)
Gang-Plank Galleon GBA overworld sprite.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' (Game Boy Advance)
Gangplank Galleon GBA world map.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' (Game Boy Advance)
Gangplank Galleon GBA world map.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' (Game Boy Advance)
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Theme==
==Theme==
The Gangplank Galleon's theme, "Gang-Plank Galleon," appears to be loosely based on the title theme for the 1991 [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] port of ''{{wp|Sid Meier's Pirates!}}'', also developed by [[Rare Ltd.|Rare]].
{{main|Gang-Plank Galleon (theme)}}
 
The Gangplank Galleon's theme, "[[Gang-Plank Galleon (theme)|Gang-Plank Galleon,]]" appears to be loosely based on the title theme for the 1991 [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] port of ''{{wp|Sid Meier's Pirates!}}'', also developed by [[Rare]].
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|title2={{conjectural|[[Deck Trek]]}}
|description2=The theme that plays in ship levels in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''
|description2=The theme that plays in ship levels in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''
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|title3=Snakey Chantey
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|description3=The theme that plays in [[Rattle Battle]] in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
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|JapR=Kingu Kurūru no fune
|JapR=Kingu Kurūru no fune
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|Spa=Galeón de Gangplank
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==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 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.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 13:21, December 29, 2024

This article is about the ship owned by King K. Rool. For other uses, see Gangplank Galleon (disambiguation).
Gangplank Galleon
Overworld sprite of the Gangplank Galleon from the Game Boy Advance version of Donkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance) world map sprite of Gang-Plank Galleon
First appearance Donkey Kong Country (1994)
Latest appearance Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance) (2004)
Greater location Donkey Kong Island (Donkey Kong Country, temporarily)
Crocodile Isle (Donkey Kong Country 2, Donkey Kong Land 2)
Owner King K. Rool
Not to be confused with Gangplank Galley.

Gangplank Galleon (also spelled Gang Plank Galleon[1] or Gang-Plank Galleon) is the name of King K. Rool's signature ship. It acted as the setting of several levels throughout the Donkey Kong Country and Donkey Kong Land games, first appearing as the location of the final boss fight in the original Donkey Kong Country. Donkey Kong Country is the only game where the ship is seen in use, while later games depict it as stationary or dilapidated. Given its sails and rigging, the Gangplank Galleon is mostly based on classic depictions of pirate vessels, although it went under slight design changes with each game.

History[edit]

Donkey Kong Country[edit]

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In Donkey Kong Country, the Gang-Plank Galleon is visible on the overworld map, where it draws closer to Donkey Kong Island with each area that is completed. It hosts the final boss battle in the game, accessed after completing the Chimp Caverns. Going onboard, there are several empty banana peels lying around, suggesting King K. Rool and the Kremlings had already eaten some of the banana hoard; Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong encounter and fight K. Rool, who is eventually defeated and Donkey Kong's banana hoard is returned.

Donkey Kong Land[edit]

Gangplank Galleon in Donkey Kong Land

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[edit]

Gangplank Galleon
A map of gangplank Galleon in Donkey Kong Country 2

In Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and Donkey Kong Land 2, the Gangplank Galleon is the first world that Diddy and Dixie Kong traverse before they venture into the mainland Crocodile Isle in order to rescue Donkey Kong, imprisoned by Kaptain K. Rool. The vessel has become beached on the island's rocky shore and appears to be in medium disrepair. Diddy and Dixie have to venture through the ship's remains to reach the area's guardian, Krow, who resides in the crow's nest. After defeating the giant bird, the Kongs advance to the nearby Crocodile Cauldron. Two sunken pirate ships similar to the Gangplank Galleon appear in Crocodile Cauldron and Krem Quay. At the end of Donkey Kong Country 2, the Gangplank Galleon sinks to the bottom of the ocean, along with the rest of Crocodile Isle.

Other appearances[edit]

In Donkey Kong 64, in the Gloomy Galleon's water cove, what is believed to be the remains of the Galleon lies on the seabed ripped in half. Despite all the decay and seaweed, Kaptain K. Rool's portraits and log book, as with the ship itself, remained in perfect condition.[2]

Though the Gangplank Galleon was never named as such, it did appear on the Donkey Kong Country television series. Here, the ship was owned by the dreaded pirate Kaptain Skurvy instead of King K. Rool. On the show the ship often met with disaster, such as being eaten by Jr. Klap Trap in the episode "Booty and the Beast" and accidentally being blown up by Klump in the Christmas-based episode "The Kongo Bongo Festival of Lights".

The Gangplank Galleon, though only referred to as "King K. Rool's ship", also appeared in the Club Nintendo 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 and one of the stages of The Subspace Emissary. The arrangement reappears in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U on the 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[edit]

Physical features[edit]

In Donkey Kong Country, the Gang-Plank Galleon, as it is shown on the map, contains a single mast, although the Game Boy Advance port depicts the ship more realistically with two additional masts. A black flag rises at the top of the main mast, just above a crow's nest. Kremling-specific elements of the ship include the Kremling Krew's emblem on the mast (a Kremling Jolly Roger) and the figurehead on the prow. It also hosts five cannons on one side.

In Donkey Kong Land, Gangplank Galleon has several notable changes compared to its appearance in Donkey Kong Country. It now features a frontal and rear mast, and the main mast now lacks the Kremling Krew's emblem. Instead, several sail spars are joined to all of the masts. The crow's nest has been moved on the back mast, and the upper deck has been lowered to be level with the main deck.

Donkey Kong Country 2 and Donkey Kong Land 2 yet again corrected the ship to bear the designs from both Donkey Kong Country and Donkey Kong Land. The sail with the Kremling Krew's emblem is seen covering the main mast again, accompanied by two other masts. There is a golden figurehead of K. Rool under the bowsprit. A red flag is flown at the top of the main mast, replacing the black flag from the original game; the number of cannons from the wall has been reduced from five to three.

Profiles[edit]

Donkey Kong Land[edit]

  • Instruction booklet description:
    • English:
      King K. Rool's leaky old ship is crewed by his kooky Kremling accomplices.[3]
  • Nintendo Power Volume 74: 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.[4]
  • Nintendo Magazine System booklet: 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![citation needed]

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest[edit]

  • Instruction booklet description:
    • English:
      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![5]
  • Player's Guide: 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.[6]
  • Nintendo Power Volume 79: 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![7]

Donkey Kong Land 2[edit]

  • Nintendo Power Volume 87: Avast! Kremling cutthroats are everywhere, ready to swab the deck with any monkey foolish enough to swing aboard.[8]

Gallery[edit]

Theme[edit]

Main article: Gang-Plank Galleon (theme)

The Gangplank Galleon's theme, "Gang-Plank Galleon," appears to be loosely based on the title theme for the 1991 NES port of Sid Meier's Pirates!, also developed by Rare.

Icon of an audio speaker. Gang-Plank Galleon - The theme that plays in the final battle in Donkey Kong Country
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Icon of an audio speaker. Deck Trek - The theme that plays in ship levels in Donkey Kong Land
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Icon of an audio speaker. Snakey Chantey - The theme that plays in Rattle Battle in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
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Icon of an audio speaker. Krematoa Appears - The tune that plays when Krematoa surfaces in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
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Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese キングクルールのふね[?]
Kingu Kurūru no fune 		King K. Rool's Ship
French Gallion de la Galère[?] Galley Galleon
Italian Galeone Birbone (Donkey Kong Country)[?] Rascal Galleon
Galeone (Donkey Kong Land)[?] Galleon
Plancia del Galeone (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)[?] Gangplank Galleon
Portuguese Galeão Gang-Plank[?] Gang-Plank Galleon
Spanish Galeón de Gangplank[?] Gangplank's Galleon

References[edit]

  1. ^ Donkey Kong Land, Nintendo Magazine System (UK) WORLD EXCLUSIVE Review booklet. Page 10.
  2. ^ "GLOOMY GALLEON You've gotta fight your way through King K. Rool's fleet of wrecked ships." – November 1999. Nintendo Official Magazine Vol. 86. Page 14.
  3. ^ 1995. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 15.
  4. ^ July 1995. Nintendo Power Volume 74. Nintendo of America (American English).
  5. ^ 1995. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 20.
  6. ^ Miller, Kent and Paul Shinoda (1995). Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Nintendo Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 20.
  7. ^ December 1995. Nintendo Power Volume 79. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 18.
  8. ^ August 1996. Nintendo Power Volume 87. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 43.
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Protagonists Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Cranky Kong • Funky Kong • Candy Kong
Items and objects Animal token • Banana • Banana Bunch • Barrel • Barrel Cannon • Blast Barrel • Big Animal Token • Continue Barrel • Donkey Kong Balloon (red · green · blue) • DK Barrel • Exit • Fuel Canister • Jumbo Barrel • K-O-N-G Letters • Minecart • Mini Animal Token • On & Off Barrel • Steel keg • Stop & Go Barrel • Tire • TNT Drum
Animal Friends Rambi • Enguarde • Winky • Squawks • Expresso
Bosses Very Gnawty • Master Necky • Queen B. • Really Gnawty • Dumb Drum • Master Necky Snr. • King K. Rool
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Obstacles Black drum • Mincer • Oil drum
Worlds Kongo Jungle • Monkey Mines • Vine Valley • Gorilla Glacier • Kremkroc Industries, Inc. • Chimp Caverns • Gangplank Galleon
Music DK Island Swing • Bonus Room Blitz • Simian Segue • Aquatic Ambiance • Gang-Plank Galleon
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Vine Valley Vulture Culture • Tree Top Town • Forest Frenzy • Temple Tempest • Orang-utan Gang • Clam City • Bumble B. Rumble
Gorilla Glacier Snow Barrel Blast • Slipslide Ride • Ice Age Alley • Croctopus Chase • Torchlight Trouble • Rope Bridge Rumble • Really Gnawty Rampage
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Gangplank Galleon Gang-Plank Galleon
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