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Caravels (also spelled carvels) were ships commonly used for early maritime explorations. The Portugese and Spanish, as well as other exploring countries, used them in the 15th and 16th centuries since they could withstand the Atlantic coasts better than other ships at that time period.
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∙ 11y agoCaravels were medieval-aged ships which are larger than normal ordinary ships. They are usually used to transport goods/slaves in a far distance. The example of a caravel is the "Santa Maria" ship which is used by Christopher Colombus on his first voyage to the Americas
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∙ 15y agoA caravel is a sail that was a combination of sails, with the square sails of the European ships and the trinagluar sails of the Arab Lateen.
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∙ 10y agoa caravel i a ship columbos used in 1500
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Did caravels help sailors?
yes
Where were caravels made?
In the 15th and 16th centuries.
How did the design of caravels aid in exploration?
It helped then know where to go & differnt Routes.to take
How many ships did Hernando Cortes have?
Hernando De Soto sailed on large sailing ships from France. He travelled in one across the Atlantic Ocean to America.
Why were caravels able to sail?
The wind blowing the sails is what made the caravels (ships) sail. It balances with the pressure of the wind blowing onto the sail to push the ship across the ocean. Kinda like when you drag your dog if he/she doesn't want to walk. You dragging the dog is like you're the wind, the dog's the ship, and the leash to drag the dog with is the sail. You get it? :D?
When was Wharf of the Caravels created?
Wharf of the Caravels was created on 1994-03-15.
What boats did the Spaniards sail in?
Caravels
Did caravels help sailors?
yes
What made caravels excellent ships for ocean voyages?
Caravels were fast, easy to handle on the high seas. maneuverable in battle, and seaworthy.
When were caravels first created?
Caravels were first created in the 15th century by Portuguese explorers. The particular type of sails developed were especially good at sailing into the wind (known as beating) and caravels were extensively employed to sail and explore the African coasts
Is caravels a pronoun?
No, caravels is a noun, a common, plural noun. The singular form is caravel. The appropriate pronoun to use for a caravel (a type of ship) is it.
Were caravels used in North Africa?
Yes.
What did Henry the navigator used to travel?
caravels
Where were caravels made?
In the 15th and 16th centuries.
Did Henry the navigator use caravels?
yes
How did spanish get to Mexico?
On board of ships known as Caravels.
Why is there not a picture of the three caravels?
there were no cameras back then . DER
