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Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 11th August 2016, 04:59 AM

Some lightweight controversy exists over the question of the Caravel...a much lighter vessel with a Lanteen sail (which actually needed more sailors to operate it) This was a good vessel for exploration because of its shallower draft..ideal for sailing up rivers etc... I will place it here as it was also a workhorse and a for runner to the Carrack but please consider http://nautarch.tamu.edu/shiplab/01G...%20History.htm for a much fuller explanation.

11th August 2016, 04:59 AM	#85
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Some lightweight controversy exists over the question of the Caravel...a much lighter vessel with a Lanteen sail (which actually needed more sailors to operate it) This was a good vessel for exploration because of its shallower draft..ideal for sailing up rivers etc... I will place it here as it was also a workhorse and a for runner to the Carrack but please consider http://nautarch.tamu.edu/shiplab/01G...%20History.htm for a much fuller explanation.