15th Century Medieval English ships of warwere powered by sail or oar, or both. Frequent communications withEurope meant exposure to a variety of improvements. Ships in the north were influenced by Viking vessels, while those in the south by classical or Roman vessels. However, there was technological change as traditional construction methods were changed from clinker to carvel construction, which would dominate the building of large ships. The period would also see a shift from the steering oar or side rudder to the stern rudder and the development from single to multi-masted ships.
15th Century ships of war. The ships of Medieval England were powered by sail or oar, or both. Wider and more frequent communications within Europe meant exposure to a variety of improvements, experimental failures were costly and rarely attempted. Ships in the north were influenced by Viking vessels, while those in the south by classical or Roman vessels. However, there was technological change. The different traditions used different construction methods; clinker in the north, carvel in the south. By the end of the period, carvel construction would come to dominate the building of large ships. The period would also see a shift from the steering oar or side rudder to the stern rudder and the development from single to multi-masted ships.
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