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What were the different types of old sailing ships used for during maritime exploration and trade?

During maritime exploration and trade, different types of old sailing ships were used for specific purposes. Some common types included caravels, galleons, and carracks. Caravels were fast and maneuverable, ideal for exploration. Galleons were large and heavily armed, used for trade and transporting goods. Carracks were sturdy and spacious, suitable for long voyages and carrying large amounts of cargo. Each type of ship played a unique role in the maritime activities of the time.


Did caravels help sailors?

yes


Where were caravels made?

In the 15th and 16th centuries.


What kind of ships did Christopher Columbus use?

Caravels, I should imagine. I know the Nina and the Pinta (sp?) were both caravels, but the Santa Maria was a larger class of ship. Caravels were great for exploration, as they had a shallow draft, allowing them to sail in much shallower water(could even sail up some deep rivers) and as such, I should imagine that they would be what any explorer would use.The flagship Santa Maria had the nickname La Gallega. It was a nao, which simply means "ship" in old Spanish; today, we might call such a ship a carrack. She was fat and slow, designed for hauling cargo, not for exploration. Some sources say that the Santa Maria was about 100 tons. I saw the copy of the ship that used to be moored at the Barcelona harbour, and it is pretty scary to think that she was the biggest of the three ships that sailed to the unknown in 1492.It would be accurate and correct to say that he used the caravel -which he did, as two out of three of his ships were caravels, which were a newly developed lighter, faster ship.


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.

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Did the Europeans use lateen rigs during the age of exploration?

Yes, the did. They had them on the caravels as well.


How did compass aid in exploration?

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How does rockets aid in space exploration?

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How does a rocket aid in space exploration?

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What type of technology aided portuguese's exploration?

Portuguese exploration was aided by advancements such as the caravel ship design, navigational tools like the astrolabe and compass, and the development of more accurate maps and charts. Additionally, improvements in cartography and the sharing of knowledge with other explorers and navigators contributed to their successful exploration efforts.


When was Wharf of the Caravels created?

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


How space shuttles aid in space exploration?

they use there feet


What type technology aided Portuguese exploration?

They built caravels, made better maps, used the rudder, used the lateen (a triangular sail), used an astrolabe, also used a compass.


What were the different types of old sailing ships used for during maritime exploration and trade?

During maritime exploration and trade, different types of old sailing ships were used for specific purposes. Some common types included caravels, galleons, and carracks. Caravels were fast and maneuverable, ideal for exploration. Galleons were large and heavily armed, used for trade and transporting goods. Carracks were sturdy and spacious, suitable for long voyages and carrying large amounts of cargo. Each type of ship played a unique role in the maritime activities of the time.


How do rockets aid space exploration?

a rocket powers the space station into orbit