The Astrolabe Influenced The Age Of Discovery

The Caravel was a ship that had many uses. These ships were from small to medium. They could be used as cargo ships, warships, patrol or dispatch boats and also pirate ships. They were mainly used for fishing. The Caravel was from 50 to 200 tons. These ships were cheap and you could get them in shape for working very easily. They were known for their speed and maneuverability. So these ships were used by explorers to explore.This ship came was developed/came in use during the 16th century. The Galleon was developed from ships such as the Caravel and Carrack. These ships were known for their ability to change during different circumstances. So if you had a Galleon and you were in times of peace you could use it to do trading, fishing, etc. If you were in times of war you could convert it and make it a war ship. These ships had more ribs and bracings which helped them withstand gunfire. So these ships were good because they were fast and could easily …show more content…
This is how they helped the Age of Exploration flourish. The Astrolabe is an angle and altitude measuring tool. The Astrolabe was first used for astronomy and astrology. It could have been invented by Hipparchus (Greek astronomer and mathematician). It was later used by sailors. The first use at sea was recorded to be in 1481. It was used on a voyage down the African coast by Portuguese explorers. So this tool helped sailors measure the angle of the sun which could then be converted to find latitude. This tool was more accurate at land then at sea.The magnetic compass was a compass that had a magnetized needle supporting a magnetic card. This compass showed from four to eight directions. This innovation helped the Age of Exploration flourish because it showed explorers what direction they were headed. So basically it helped explorers reach their destination. The compass rose also told