When were caravels first created?

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∙ 12y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

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

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When was Wharf of the Caravels created?

Wharf of the Caravels was created on 1994-03-15.

Who created caravels?

created by Portuguese and used by the Spanish in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Did caravels help sailors?

yes

What boats did the Spaniards sail in?

Caravels

What made caravels excellent ships for ocean voyages?

Caravels were fast, easy to handle on the high seas. maneuverable in battle, and seaworthy.

Is caravels a pronoun?

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What did Henry the navigator used to travel?

caravels

Did Henry the navigator use caravels?

yes

Where were caravels made?

In the 15th and 16th centuries.

Were caravels used in North Africa?

Yes.

How did spanish get to Mexico?

On board of ships known as Caravels.

How was the caravel steered?

did caravels had tillers or stering whells?