Here is some information about the conditions on board a ship during a Tudor voyage of exploration. Some of the facts you’ll probably know already, but hopefully you will also learn something new. The ships most often used for long distance voyages in Tudor times were called caravels. These were small, light, fast and easy… Continue Reading
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Sir Francis Drake: Facts and Information
Here are some facts about the English sea captain, Sir Francis Drake. I’ve divided the information into sections to make it more useful and easier to read. Facts about the Early Life of Francis Drake Francis Drake was born in Devon in about 1540, but he didn’t live there long as his family moved to… Continue Reading
Why did sailors go on voyages of exploration during the Tudor period?
Many voyages of exploration and discovery were made during the Tudor period (1485 to 1603). Sea voyages were expensive, time consuming and dangerous. So, why did Europeans go exploring? There were two main reasons to explain the number of voyages of exploration in Tudor times: money and religion. Trade was incredibly important in the Tudor… Continue Reading
Christopher Columbus: Facts, Information and Trivia
Here are some facts about the Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus. Some of the facts you’ll probably know already, but hopefully you will also learn something new. Christopher Columbus was born in 1451 and he died in 1506 (aged 54). Columbus was a skilled sailor and navigator. He was certain that the Earth was round. Although… Continue Reading