The voyages were diplomatic missions, and were able to bring back exotic plants and animals from distant lands. (ie [[giraffe]]s) The flagships of the fleet were "treasure ships," huge vessels that reached up to 400 feet in length. | The voyages were diplomatic missions, and were able to bring back exotic plants and animals from distant lands. (ie [[giraffe]]s) The flagships of the fleet were "treasure ships," huge vessels that reached up to 400 feet in length. |