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?

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Who created caravels?

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

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Did caravels help sailors?

yes

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Caravels

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What did Henry the navigator used to travel?

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Did Henry the navigator use caravels?

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Where were caravels made?

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Were caravels used in North Africa?

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