a light sailing ship used by the Portuguese, as well as Spanish, for about 300 years, beginning in the fifteenth century, first for trade and later for voyages of exploration
From the 14 to the 16 century the Caravel was one of the most seaworthy ships Generally their load capacities were 50-100 t Later also larger ships have been seen
A type of sailing ship common in the 15th to 17th centuries The most famous caravels are the Nina and the Pinta, which sailed with Columbus on his trip to the New World
a light sailing ship used by the Portuguese (and Spanish) for about 300 years, beginning in the fifteenth century, first for trade and later for voyages of exploration
A small three-masted vessel developed in the 14th century This adaptable ship could be rigged with lateen- or square-rigged sails The Matthew was one of these