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A type of sailing used by early explores was a carvel

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Yes. A Caravel was of Spanish/Portuguese descent, and was denoted to have around 3 to 4 sails, in which at least 1 is of triangle shape, and is known for it's speed. It was also shallow enough to navigate through small rivers, yet being able to withstand the high seas.

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