Portugal
Portugal
Portugal was the European country that led in developing and applying 15th-century sailing innovations. Under the patronage of Prince Henry the Navigator, Portuguese explorers made significant advancements in navigation and shipbuilding, including the design of the caravel. These innovations enabled them to explore the West African coast and eventually reach territories in Asia and the Americas, establishing a vast maritime empire. This period marked the beginning of the Age of Exploration, significantly shaping global trade and cultural exchanges.
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Some recent innovations in sailing are the use of carbon fibre in sailboat constuction. Another innvation was putting roach in mainsails. Another innovation was the use of hydrofoils.
Many countries had strong sailing traditions. Notably Great Britain, Portugal and Spain. Though these were not the only ones
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Marco Polo was actually a Venetian explorer, not Portuguese, and he traveled in the late 13th century. During the 1400s, Portugal was indeed at the forefront of maritime exploration and innovation, with figures like Prince Henry the Navigator promoting advancements in navigation and shipbuilding. This period saw the development of new sailing technologies, such as the caravel, which enabled more extensive exploration along the African coast and beyond. Thus, while Marco Polo was an important figure in exploration, it was Portugal in the 1400s that led in sailing innovations.
If you were a European mariner sailing the Indian ocean during the sixteenth century chances are you were Portuguese sailor
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