caravel

noun1

1. •
   (historical) A light, usually lateen-rigged sailing ship used by the Portuguese and Spanish for about 300 years from the 15th century, first for trade and later for voyages of exploration.

   • At present these trees are not very numerous, as the Turks make use of them to build the Grand Signior's caravelles, and cut down without ever planting. — 1788