In 1483, a German monk gave an account of his voyage to the Holy Land and, although this monk was no sailor, he gives a vivid picture of Mediterranean navigation at that time.
Ngonyaka ka1483, ilungu lomhlangano lwamadoda angoonogada lase Jemeni wanikela ngeakhawunti yohambo lwakhe kumhlaba ongcwele, nangona elilungu lalingengo mhambi wenqanawa, wanikela ngomfanekiso okhanyayo wokuqhutywa inqanawa yase Mediterrean ngelaxesha.