Caravel |
A Short Introduction to the Caravel The Iberian
workhorse known as the caravel was one of the most important ships not
only in Iberian history, but in the history of the world. The caravel
was a vessel of paramount importance in the 15th and 16th centuries,
when it was used to traverse the immense barrier to the New World. During
these centuries, the caravel was a ship with a distinctive shape and
admirable qualities. A gently sloping bow and single stern castle were
prominent features of this craft, and it carried a mainmast and a mizzen
mast that were generally lateen-rigged. Along with its shallow draft
and ability to sail windward, these qualities helped the caravel achieve
fame as it was This site is dedicated to obtaining a clearer picture of the caravel, and will investigate many sources in order to clarify some of the research questions about this ship and Iberian ship construction in general. Consequently, aspects of maritime activity and seafaring life in general during the 15th and 16th centuries will be brought to light. The pages contained in this site show examples of the type of scholarly research that is entailed in this objective. The site will be under construction indefinitely, new information being added frequently as it becomes available.
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Caravel Site by George R. Schwarz