Yes, the did. They had them on the caravels as well.
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Europeans used compasses for navigation at sea because they allowed sailors to determine their direction even when out of sight of land. This was crucial for exploration, trade, and military purposes during the Age of Exploration. The compass provided a reliable way to maintain a consistent course and accurately determine position on the open ocean.
They were mainly in search of profit and knowledge.
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The magnetic compass revolutionized navigation during the Age of Exploration by enabling sailors to determine their direction accurately even when out of sight of land. This allowed sailors to sail further from the coast and across open seas confidently, opening up new trade routes and exploration opportunities.
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Columbus and the sailors' journey ended with exploration of so many new islands. This was during the time when the Spaniards had sour relations with the people of Hispaniola.
A number of tools were used, European sailors used instruments called Crosstaffs and Backstaffs they were used to figure out location by using the stars.