What are the dimensions of the caravel?

Answer 1

Columbus took possibly Carracks and Caravels, the former being based on the latter. Some records suggest Carracks may have been as much as four times the size of Caravels.

On average, a Carrack from the 1500s might have the following dimensions, though note this only accounts for one mast (the Main Mast), and ignores the sail itself, and cargo and other factors will alter a ship's weight.

1500s Carrack

Length: 35 meters

Beam (width): 12.33 meters (about 1/3 of length)

Height: 22.33 meters (Bow x1.75-1.8)

• Topside (height above water): 34.75 meters (75-80% of Height)
• Draft (ship below water): 5 meters (Height remainder)

Main Mast (tallest): 14 meters (Height + 3 m), 1 m diameter

Volume: 18,152 cubic meters (L x W x H + Mast's L x W)

Weight: Volume x 0.083 tons (or Volume x 165 in pounds or x 75 in kg)

Caravels were usually between 12 and 20 meters, so you should be able to use the information and formulas above to deduce a workable set of stats for Caravels.