![]() ![]() Sarsfield discovered this technique in daily use in shipyards on the coast of Bahia in Brazil. This was a technique used by master ship builders in the 15th Century and likely used to build the original ships. John had lived in Brazil while working in the Peace Corps, and had learned of an archaic ship building process called Mediterranean Whole Moulding. In 1988, the Columbus Foundation hired John Patrick Sarsfield (click for more information on John), an American engineer, maritime historian, and expert on Portuguese caravels, to design and construct a replica of the Niña. The Niña logged at least 25,000 miles under Columbus' command. She was lying in Santo Domingo in 1500, and we last hear of her making a trading voyage to the Pearl Coast in 1501. Voyage from Cadiz to Rome, was captured by a pirate off Sardinia, recaptured by her master and crew and returned to Cadiz in time to sail to Hispaniola early in 1498 as advance guard of Columbus third voyage. After his return she made an unauthorized When Columbus had the pick of the whole Merchant Marine on his second voyage he selected her out of 17 ships as his flagship for an exploratory voyage to Cuba, and purchased a half share in her. ![]() She made the entire first voyage, bringing the Admiral safely home. Transatlantic routes, larger cargo vessels as well as warships were required, which paved the way for the development of the galleon.Ĭolumbus changed the Niña's rig to a Caravela Redonda before the first voyage. ![]() The Caravel heydey lasted almost a hundred years from the early 1400's to the 1530's. They were used to chart the Coast of Africa to the Cape of Good Hope by Bartholomew Diaz they took part in all four of Columbus voyages they were used by Vasco de Gama in 1502 in 1519, the caravel Santiago accompanied Magellan's expedition. The Niña, which is rigged as a Caravela Redonda, has square sails on the main and foremast for sailing downwind, and lateen (triangular) sails on the mizzen masts.Ĭaravels have always been linked with Portuguese and Spanish explorations and explorers. Their advantages were speed, a shallow draught, and manoeuvrability, plus the fact that they were good sailing ships. The Niña, like the Pinta, was a caravel, which was a common trading vessel in use during the Age of Discovery.Ĭaravels were also used as cargo carriers, warships, patrol boats, and even corsairs (pirate ships). The least was known about the Pinta, and after the first voyage she disappeared from history without a trace. She became the flagship because she was the largest of the fleet but Columbus disliked her for her dull sailing qualities, and when she sank, he recorded in his journal she was very heavy, and not suitable for the business of discovery. She was a nao, or freighter and was built in Galicia. The original Santa Maria ran aground in Hispaniola and sank on the first voyage. It was decided that the Niña would be built. During that time it became evident that due to money and time constraints it would be possible to build only one replica. If you have specific questions or information about content, the website, and applications, please contact us.The next two years were spent in research. However, Get Archive LLC does not own each component of the compilation displayed and accessible on the PICRYL website and applications. Get Archive LLC is the owner of the compilation of content that is posted on the PICRYL website and applications, which consists of text, images, audio, video, databases, tags, design, codes, and software ("Content"). Get Archive LLC does not charge permission and license fees for use of any of the content on PICRYL, however, upon request, GetArchive can provide rights clearance for content for a fee. GetArchive believes there are no usage restrictions or limitations put on content in the U.S. Permission for use, re-use, or additional use of the content is not required. Get Archive LLC, creator of PICRYL, endeavors to provide information that it possesses on the copyright status of the content and to identify any other terms and conditions that may apply to the use of the content, however, Get Archive LLC offers no guarantee or assurance that all pertinent information is provided, or that the information is correct in each circumstance. PICRYL makes the world's public domain media fun to find and easy to use. PICRYL is an AI-driven search & similarity engine. PICRYL is the largest media source for public domain images, scans, and documents. The World's Largest Public Domain Media Search Engine ![]()
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