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The Caravel

Published on Mar 17, 2016

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THE CARAVEL

BY: ZACH REESE

WHO CREATED THE CARAVEL

No one really know who created the Caravel but historians have narrowed it down to either the Arabs or the Italians

WHAT WAS THE CARAVEL USED FOR

  • The caravel was used to explore the Americas and Africa

HOW HAS SALING IMPROVED SINCE THE CARAVEL

  • Ships now have improved speed by using steam and petrol engines
  • By having improved speed they can now sail more faster than before
  • Since1973, ships were equipped with GPS
Photo by Kevin M. Gill

FACTS ABOUT THE CARAVEL

  • 2 of Christopher Columbus's ships were Caravels (the Niña & Pinta)
  • It had a roundish hull with a high bow and stern
  • Historians believe that the first Caravels were used for fishing
Photo by Megan Poore

HOW HAS THE CARAVEL EFFECTED SHIPS TODAY

  • It proved that large ships and lateen sails can work and it lead to faster more maneuverable ships