The caravel which had been left for the colony could not be taken from the river. |
On the high tower of the caravel, his arm round the sternmost mast, stood d'Aguilar, shouting commands to his crew. |
The ship, the 'Pinta', arrived here before Columbus's caravel, the 'NiƱa', arrived in Lisbon. |
Using the caravel, systematic exploration continued ever more southerly, advancing on average one degree a year. |
Embarking in her, they next fell in with a caravel, which also they captured. |
As yet only one caravel has come into port, but the rest are said to be not far off. |