The caravels allowed them to sail closer to the wind than their predecessors.
in Africa
The Portugese went around Africa, where the Spanish hired Columbus, whose brilliant idea was to sail straight across the Atlantic, where they ran into America.
how did the lateen sail help the european explorers
The caravel, a small and highly maneuverable ship, was developed by the Portuguese in the 15th century. It played a crucial role during the Age of Exploration, allowing navigators to sail against the wind thanks to its lateen sails. While specific individuals are not credited with its invention, shipbuilders and explorers of the era contributed to its design and use. Notably, caravels were instrumental in voyages by explorers like Prince Henry the Navigator.
Not directly but closer to the wind than previous vessels.
It was designed with a special sail that allowed it to sail against the wind.
It was designed with a special sail that allowed it to sail against the wind.
Vasca da Gama was Portuguese, I believe, and was the first European to sail around the tip of Africa.
prince henry the navigator sent out several ships to explore the western coast of africa :)
Two improvements made by the Portuguese in shipbuilding were the development of the caravel, a smaller and more maneuverable type of ship that was well-suited for exploration and trade, and the use of lateen sails that allowed ships to sail more effectively against the wind. These advancements played a crucial role in the Portuguese Age of Discovery.
Africa
The sailed for sex