Who invented the caravel, or the first ship to be able to sail against the wind? A) The Portuguese. B) The Spanish. C) The French. D) The Vikings

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Erick Boyer

10 February, 04:27

Who invented the caravel, or the first ship to be able to sail against the wind? A) The Portuguese. B) The Spanish. C) The French. D) The Vikings

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Kate · Answer 1

The Portuguese were the ones to invent the caravel. It was the first ship of its kind to sail against the wind. They invented this ship in the 15th century. They used the ship to explore the Atlantic ocean and the West African coast.