Portuguese Light Sailing Ship of Columbus's Era
This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Trip to Spain, Group 842, Puzzle 3 (Costa Brava).
Question is: Portuguese Light Sailing Ship of Columbus's Era
and the answer is: CARAVEL
Word Meaning:
CARAVEL — (nautical, historical) A light, usually lateen-rigged sailing ship used by the Portuguese and Spanish for about 300 years from the 15th century, first for trade and later for voyages of exploration.
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