Caravel
Maritime & Aviation

Caravel

15th–17th centuries

The caravel was a relatively small sailing ship associated with Portuguese and other Atlantic voyages. Its rig and hull balanced manoeuvrability with the requirements of coastal exploration and longer passages.

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The caravel was a relatively small sailing ship associated with Portuguese and other Atlantic voyages. Its rig and hull balanced manoeuvrability with the requirements of coastal exploration and longer passages.

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Image: LaPinta.jpg
Creator: Miguel Ángel "fotógrafo"
License: CC BY-SA 2.5

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