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In what type of ship did Columbus sail to America?
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The three ships used by Columbus in 1492 were three-masted caravels. In this new ship design the hull planks met edge on, rather than overlapping, making it more streamlined. Caravels were the forerunners of the galleon. | | The Santa Maria, the ship used by Columbus |
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