made out of wood
The two sailing inventions that made the Age of Exploration possible were Caravel, and the Galleon.
light caravel had triangular sails to better control the wind
Fast and easily maneuverable, the caravel was developed around 1450- and quickly became the preferred stlyle of vessel for the Portuguese exploreres. It had a shallow keel, so it could sail upriver (and explore!) in the shallow coastal waters. It could be rigged with lateen (triangular) sails, so it could sail closer to the wind. With the more standard square sails rigged, it was very fast. So- with it's agility, economy, speed, power, and versatility, it's small wonder Christopher Columbus used them in 1492.
The caravel was made smaller and with a shallow keel to take advantage of the wind. Like other ships of the time, it was made of wood.
The Caravel
The caravel was developed in Portugal during the 15th century as an evolution of earlier ship designs. It combined features of both Mediterranean and Northern European vessels, with a combination of square and lateen sails, a shallow draft, and a sturdy hull that allowed for long-distance exploration. The caravel's innovative design made it well-suited for ocean voyages, contributing to the Age of Exploration.
It was a stronger ship made with triangle sails so that the boat could move along with the wind. It was used for European exploration.
the caravel
Wood. And various other materials.
prince HenryAnswerprince Henry Answer: Prince Henry of Portugal invented the caravel, which allowed sea captains to sail further and faster. -Blueybearfan1.
Oh, dude, like, a 15th century caravel is, like, super old school, you know? It's all about those wooden sails and, like, exploring the high seas without GPS or Wi-Fi. A ship from the 20th century? Well, that's like, way more modern, with, like, engines and stuff. So, yeah, they're pretty different, but they both float, so that's cool.