Shipbuilding is an advance in Civilization: Call to Power.
Summary[]
Shipbuilding, the second of the Sea Advances, opens inland water to exploration. With Shipbuilding, nets can be layed to catch fish and the Trireme sails the seas, carrying explorers and warriors to nearby shores. Coastal travel also enables men to go in search of unusual Wonders and entertainment. The Wonder, the Labyrinth, draws such thrill seekers from far and near.
Great Library entry[]
A key to the early exploration of the world was the development of ships. By the middle of the second Millennium, the galley appeared in the Mediterranean. Although this ship was ill suited for the high seas, the galley was perfect for the calm Mediterranean. The Greeks and Romans later improved the galley, adding extra decks and oars. However, the ship remained essentially an inland sea transport.