15 ADVANCED Ancient Ships

Before the invention of aircraft in the 20th century, the only way to travel vast distances around the world was by boat. And throughout history, the design of ships has continually improved. From advanced war boats, to sophisticated treasure carriers, it’s time to take a look at the 15 most advanced ancient ships.

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[rodneydavenport]

Do you people understand what the word ‘ancient’ means? Look it up!

[filhodarosa]

The Portuguese Caravela was a revolutionary type of ship that carried the first Portuguese explorers in multiple voyages along the African coast and which eventually carried them to India and South America. It was a small ship that could sail almost directly into the wind, with triangular sails and which could hug the coast and even travel upriver, in the deeper estuaries. It was the ship that ushered in the European expansion to the outside world. Columbus’ fleet to the New World contained a number of Caravels. Columbus had lived for 30 years in Portugal, was married to a Portuguese noble woman and certainly knew of the capabilities of this type of ship.

[Kraniumbrud]

I think it is important to point out that longships could easily sail onto shore and depart again, and does very well on shallow waters like rivers, it is also light enough that it could be carried by its crew

[Neneset]

Flying Cloud set her 89 day 4 hour record while carrying cargo. She was a working ship. Her record was beaten by a (relatively) modern racing yacht that had no purpose but speed.

[azorean]

The Portuguese galleon "BotaFogo" was the largest and most powerfull ship in the 16 century. 366 ( cannons ) wich was impressive at the time... and yet you do not mention it in this video! SHAME ON YOU!!!

[henrilopes]

The São João Baptista (English: Saint John the Baptist), commonly known as the Botafogo, was a Portuguese galleon warship built in the 16th century, around 1534, considered the biggest and most powerful warship in the world at the time.
This ship could carry 366 bronze cannons, and had an artillery power of 1, 000 tons. For this reason, it became known as Botafogo, meaning literally fire maker or spitfire in popular Portuguese.

[Bald_Zeus]

You should've included the "Vasa" :) Even though it literally sank during its maiden voyage it was a beast of a ship and you can see it with your own eyes in the Vasa museum

[brutus]

Good video but according to the definition of ancient, you need to be at least 1500 years old . That eliminates about half of your vessels. In my opinion.

[knight_]

the USS Constitution is still an active ship in the US Navy. while she has a niche role she has not been taken out of service.

[proudamerican]

"Antique" is a better word to describe these magnificent ships.

[ltmcolen]

Navy Engineer here. It seems unlikely the Siracusia was able to carry 1800 Tons and 2000 people.
The HMS victory has the same dimensions and the displacement is around 2200 Tons.
If it would be up to standard in technology it could carry about 1800 Tons safely, but where would the people go?
Assuming the deck is completely clear of objects it would be 770 square meters.
If all a board would be on the main deck there would be around 0.3 square meters per person...

[gardiner]

hms St Lawrence was built at Kingston Ontario Canada on Lake Ontario in 1812 during the war between the USA and UK. She very similar in size and guns as HMS Victory with three gun decks . She eventually was abandoned near she was built. One of her 32 pounder guns can be found to this day in North York grave yard in Toronto Ontario.

[harbinger]

Constitution is now my favorite named ship :D. Imagine "constitution" blasting everything in its path thats unconstitutional including central bank of US. Good one George.

[jeremywells]

You completely forgot the Polynesian vessels. They travelled the Oceans bringing their own crops and spread all over the darkest parts of the unknown islands.

[User-xpkl]

Now where is HMS Warrior?? It was the best naval ship of its time hugely ahead of other countries navys. And you just mention random galleons like Queen Annes revenge? This isnt really thought through isn't it? Just random ships to fill the video idea.

[bearedwarf]

Seeing old stuff they build back in the day an how well some of it held up over the time is mind blowing

[andybelcher]

The term 'Ancient' could be used relatively - I don't consider Victory, Flying Cloud, Beagle or Cutty Sark to be ancient, old yes.

[quinnfischer]

i expected a crapy video but im impressed, this is informative and entertaining. thank you

[aedancroy]

The Trireme is honestly one of the coolest type of ship imo.

[fernandoduarte]

No surprises when it was done by América the vidro, where is the Portuguese Caravelle that changed world history, the Portuguese carrack that changed trade, the Portuguese man at war that chapel the first empire of Europe in the east. Where is the biggest carrack ever build, etc etc etc. Shame on the video but it’s a very Anglo Saxon way of looking to the world.