After watching "Tristan and Isolde" in class, I was amazed by all of the modes of transportation displayed in the film. People of all classes traveled extensive distances in Medieval times. In Medieval times, people traveled mainly by foot, ship, horse, or carriage among many other modes of transportation. Horses were much smaller in Medieval times than they are now.
- Methods of travel as designated by class:
- If you were in the upper class, you may travel by:
- Horseback
- Covered wagon
- Ship
- If you were in the middle or lower classes, you may travel by:
- Horseback
- By foot
- Ship
- Powered by sails or oars
- Knarrs
- Used early in Medieval times to transport cargo
- This ship type was featured in "Tristan and Isolde"
- Trade-Cogs
- Had one mast, steep sides, and a flat bottom
- Used for military transportation and as warships
- The Hulks
- Flat-bottomed
- Lacked stern and sternposts
- Used mostly in rivers and canals, not oceans
- Caravels
- Used in late Medieval times
- Used for exploration voyages
- Used lateen sails for greater speed and the ability to sail toward the wind
- Christopher Columbus' ships the Nina and Pinta are examples
- Carracks
- Used in late Medieval times
- Larger than Caravels
- Christopher Columbus' ship the Santa Maria was an example
- Galley ships
- Used in early Medieval times
- Used for trade, welfare, and piracy
- Propelled by rowing
- Longships
- Made famous by the Vikings
- Used for transportation, trade, and commerce, and welfare
- Were light and therefore very fast
- These ships were double ended, allowing them to change they course very quickly
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