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A caravel is a ship with 3 masts. To see a photo of a delightful model of a caravel, click on the Related Link.

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The caravel (also spelled carvel) is the triple-masted Portuguese innovation of the late 1400s. Two of Christopher Columbus' ships were caravels.

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The ship was called astrolabe.

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Q: What is the name of the 3-masted sailing vessel invented by the Portuguese?
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