Old sailing ship nava Dubrovnik Hrvatska 3D model

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Old sailing ship " nava'' actually 'karaka', typical of Dubrovnik and Mediterranean ship XV. and XVI. century. It was used mainly as a merchant ship passing on various goods from overseas Mediterranean and Western European Atlantic ports. 'Karaka' built in Dubrovnik shipyards are among the largest vessels of its time. Although slightly weaker maneuverability because of its round shape (Caracci rondo), they were very strong and solid ships that could easily serve the long voyage, and the high load capacity have been very profitable for merchants and shipowners. Were often equipped with several cannons and so-called espignola to protect your valuable cargo from pirates.