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caravel

noun

Definition of caravel

as in galleon

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Recent Examples of caravel In nearby Bonavista village, the Matthew Legacy is a full-sized replica of the caravel that Cabot sailed across the Atlantic on the fateful voyage. — Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Engulfed in the unpredictable Dionysian crowds rocking him left and right like a 15th century caravel, Reed vowed to carry on until morning like locals traditionally do. — Ana Leorne, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024 On August 3, 1492, the Genoese captain Christopher Columbus set sail on the Santa María from Palos, in the Bay of Cádiz on the coast of Spain, with around forty crewmen, alongside two smaller caravels, the Niña and the Pinta. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025

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Noun

The Spanish, who had at first just flitted along the coast in their galleons, had begun marching inland and overland from Mexico with crosses and soldiers and soldiers’ families.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Arquiste’s best-selling Nanban, for instance, conjures the aroma of a 17th-century galleon laden with coffee, leather, and saffron, while L’Or de Louis evokes the atmosphere of an orangerie at Versailles.

— April Long, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026

Definition of galleon

Noun

Germany has decided to acquire eight MEKO A-200 warships from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), in place of six vessels under the F126 frigate program.

— Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026
Berlin is reportedly planning to scrap a multi-billion-euro project to build the F126 frigates, in which Rheinmetall was expected to become the lead contractor.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 24 June 2026

Definition of frigate

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One fishing vessel on view recalls the grisly story of Howard Blackburn, a Gloucester fisherman who went out as part of a big schooner to the Grand Banks.

— Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Get out on the water in a different way with Traverse Tall Ship Company, offering tours aboard the biggest tall ship on Lake Michigan, the 114-foot schooner Manitou.

— Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 24 June 2026

Definition of schooner

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The atmosphere is infectious, attracting a discerning international crowd, yacht enthusiasts, fashion aficionados, and travelers who are seeking a blend of luxury and authenticity.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
The 80-foot sailing yacht follows in the footsteps of Baltic’s popular 68 Café Racer, adding some extra oomph and more space for all your weekend sailing adventures.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 July 2026

Definition of yacht

Noun

Just two days after the Hannah was underway, her crew captured the Unity, a sloop loaded with naval stores and lumber, supplies sorely needed by British forces in Boston.

— Christopher Magra, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Palm Beach Motor Yachts has taken its supermaxi sloop to new heights—quite literally.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026

Definition of sloop

Noun

The Continental brigantine Andrew Doria arrived carrying a copy of the Declaration of Independence and flying the Continental Colors – the predecessor of the stars and stripes.

— R. Grant Gilmore III, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
On December 4, 1872, sailors aboard the Canadian brigantine Dei Gratia spotted a ship named the Mary Celeste in the distance.

— Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024

Definition of brigantine

Noun

Thalassa cuts a sailer-esque silhouette, as well.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Larry Ellison, a competitive sailer himself, sponsored an America’s Cup team through Oracle, and SailGP was meant to bring the excitement of sailing races to an annual season, rather than an occasional novelty.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026

Definition of sailer

Noun

Its Russian captain allegedly acted on Russian intelligence and a Russian corvette ran reconnaissance.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
The navy also fields six Osa II missile boats, Pauk-class corvettes, minesweepers and numerous smaller patrol and support craft.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026

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