What is Caravel?
A '''caravel''' ({{lang-pt|caravela}}) is a type of small [[sailing ship]]. It is easy to maneuver. It was developed in the 15th century by the [[Portugal|Portuguese]]. The Portuguese used caravels to explore the [[West Africa]]n coast and the [[Atlantic Ocean]]. [[Lateen]] sails made the caravels fast and able to sail against the [[wind]]. Caravels were used by the Portuguese to explore oceans during the 15th and 16th centuries in the [[Age of Discovery]]. {{Sailing Vessels and Rigs|state=collapsed}} [[Category:Sailing ships]]