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Medieval ships
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Medieval ships were the vessels used in Europe during the Middle Ages. Like ships from antiquity, they were moved by sails, oars, or a combination of the two. There was a large variety, mostly based o
Model of a knarr
Model of a knarr
A cog
A cog
Caravela Latina / Lateen-rigged caravel
Caravela Latina / Lateen-rigged caravel
A replica of the Santa María, the famous carrack of Christopher Columbus.
A replica of the Santa María, the famous carrack of Christopher Columbus.
Byzantine navy
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The Byzantine navy was the naval force of the Byzantine Empire. Like the state it served, it was a direct continuation from its Roman predecessor, but played a far greater role in the defence and surv
Medieval ships
…Horse transports in the Middle Ages Byzantine navy Bass, George F. 1972. A History of Seafaring: Based on Underwater Archaeology . Thames and Hudson Ltd, ISBN 0-500-01077-3…
By the late 5th century, the Western Mediterranean had fallen into the hands of barbarian kingdoms. The conquests of Justinian I restored Roman contro
By the late 5th century, the Western Mediterranean had fallen into the hands of barbarian kingdoms. The conquests of Justinian I restored Roman control over the entire sea, which would last until the Muslim conquests in the latter half of the 7th century.
Emperor Leo III the Isaurian and his son and successor, Constantine V. Together, they spearheaded a revival of Byzantine fortunes against the Arabs, b
Emperor Leo III the Isaurian and his son and successor, Constantine V. Together, they spearheaded a revival of Byzantine fortunes against the Arabs, but also caused great internal strife because of their iconoclastic policies.
The Saracen pirate fleet sails towards Crete. From the Madrid Skylitzes manuscript.
The Saracen pirate fleet sails towards Crete. From the Madrid Skylitzes manuscript.
Gold solidus of Emperor Basil I the Macedonian. His patronage of the fleet resulted in several successes and was long remembered by the sailors, formi
Gold solidus of Emperor Basil I the Macedonian. His patronage of the fleet resulted in several successes and was long remembered by the sailors, forming strong ties of loyalty to the Macedonian dynasty that was felt up until the reign of his grandson, Constantine VII.