Question

How did the new types of sailing ships affect oversea exploration

Answer 1

1. The crew and supply the ship can carry and handle.

2.  The period and duration of exploration. The main issue of every travel and exploration was the time it took the ship from its origin to the supposed destination. The new types of sailing ships was more improved applied with machinery as the centuries past and  traveling went from years to months to days.

3.  In times of war or conflict