Exploration: Boat Types: 2 of 4

S HIPS THROUGH
THE C ENTURIES
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Pictured here are a number of vessels that might have been seen at one time or another during the early history of the northwest coast. No attempt has been made to remain faithful to the relative size of the various ships. The ships are listed chronologica lly with respect to their first appearance.

SPANISH CARAVEL Spanish caravel

'SANTA- MARIA'

Originally designed for fishing, the Spanish Caravel was later adapted for a wide variety of uses. It could either be square rigged for ocean going voyages or lanteen rigged for coastal trade. Pictured here is a model of the Santa-Maria with leather sails . The Santa-Maria was Columbus' flag for his historic voyage to the Americas.
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SPANISH GALLEON Spanish Galleon

First developed in England, where they were known as 'Kings' or 'Queens' ships, they first proved their worth in the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. They were of a low-charged hull design that was faster and more maneuverable than any of the current designs of the day.
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SQUARE- RIGGED SHIP Square-rigged ship

'ENDEAVOR'

This vessel is typical of merchant men and men-o-war of the period. By this time a fore-and-aft sail was used on the mizzen mast. But the 'headsails', those on the bow sprit, were still square-rigged. They were called 'sprit-sails'. This is a model of the 'Endeavor', Cook's ship on his first voyage of discovery.
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BRIG

A two masted vessel, square-rigged on both masts. This is a fairly old rig used on small vessels. Originally a sailing model, the sails are now of parchment. This model was built in the 1890's.
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BRIGANTINE

'ATRATEO'

A two masted square-rigged on the fore-mast only. This rig developed from the Brig as a Barque developed from the ship. This is a model of a Nova Scotia coasting vessel of the late 1800's and a companion of the Brig.
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