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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]]|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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|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)
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance|GBA]]) (2004)
|greater_location=[[Donkey Kong Island]] (''DKC'', temporarily)<br>[[Crocodile Isle]] (''DKC2'', ''DKL2'')
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|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>''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.
'''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.
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===''Donkey Kong Country''===
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
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 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.
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===
 
===Appearances in other media===
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>
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>


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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==
===Physical features===
In the SNES game ''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 {{wp|Jolly Roger}}) and the figurehead on the prow. It also hosts five cannons on one side.
In ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'', 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.
''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==
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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)
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Revision as of 21:04, May 22, 2023

This article is about the ship owned by King K. Rool. For the final level in Donkey Kong Country, see Gang-Plank Galleon. For the world in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and Donkey Kong Land 2, see Gangplank Galleon (world).
Gangplank Galleon
Gang-Plank Galleon GBA overworld sprite.png
First appearance Donkey Kong Country (1994)
Latest appearance Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA) (2004)
Greater location Donkey Kong Island (DKC, temporarily)
Crocodile Isle (DKC2, DKL2)
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.

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History

Donkey Kong Country

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

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.

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest / Donkey Kong Land 2

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

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

Physical features

In the SNES game 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, 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.

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

Donkey Kong Land

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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

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Gallery

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.

Audio.svg Gang-Plank Galleon - The theme that plays in the final battle in Donkey Kong Country
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Audio.svg Deck Trek - The theme that plays in ship levels in Donkey Kong Land
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Audio.svg Snakey Chantey - The theme that plays in Rattle Battle in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
File infoMedia:DKC2 Gangplank Galleon.oga
Audio.svg Krematoa Appears - The tune that plays when Krematoa surfaces in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
File infoMedia:DKC3 Gangplank Galleon.oga
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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese キングクルールのふね[?]
Kingu Kurūru no fune
King K. Rool's Ship
Italian Galeone Birbone (DKC)
Plancia del Galeone (DKC2)
[?]
Rascal Galleon
Gangplank Galleon
Portuguese Galeão Gang-Plank[?] Gang-Plank Galleon
Spanish Galeón de Gangplank[?] Gangplank's Galleon

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

  1. ^ Donkey Kong Land, Nintendo Magazine System (UK) WORLD EXCLUSIVE Review booklet, page 10.
  2. ^ 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."