Henry the Navigator sent ships to the Madeira Islands, around the dangerous Cape Bojador to Cape Blanc and Cap Vert. Thanks to his studies, the ships also went to the Gambia River and Cape Palmas.
He wanted a route around Africa to the Asian markets.
Prince Henry used a scientific way of determining the ships sailing, direction, and the location.
He wanted a route around Africa to the Asian markets.
The routes that ships follow are called Sea Lanes. These lanes help keep the ships from collision, are the most direct routes from point A to point B and although may not be the straightest route, they are the safest and fastest. Many Sea Lanes follow existing sea currents.
caravel
Prince Henry the Navigator did not have a specific ship named after him, but he was instrumental in the development of the caravel, a type of ship used by Portuguese explorers during the Age of Discovery. These ships were known for their speed and ability to sail against the wind, making them suitable for exploration along the West African coast and beyond. Henry's support and investment in maritime exploration significantly advanced navigational techniques and oceanic travel.
I'm pretty sure that the ships computer is given a heading and it just follows the route there.
Dias was a captain who took a fleet of ships on a mission to control Muslim trade and one of his ships just happens to find a route from Portugal to India that went around the bottom of Africa
A new emperor destroyed Prince Henry's ships. Prince Henry is a prince of Portugal who established a school for sailors; known as "the Navigator."
if you want pictures, search on Google in the image category for Magellan's ships.
Trade winds
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