transportation

In the 17th century, transportation was primitive by today’s standards. In that time if people wanted to go anywhere they either walked or rode a horse on trails. Most of folks could not afford carriages or wagons. So in that time people traveled one country to other country they usually took small wooden ships or stagecoach services.

 Water transportation  The main ship of the day was the sailing vessel. There were two types of ships, the overseas vessel and the smaller "coasting" vessel. Overseas vessels transported goods and passengers to different countries. Coastal vessels transported goods and people along the coasts, and they were not meant for crossing the ocean. These ships were small, cramped and usually had a crew of no more than 25 or 30 men. 

 Land transportation People and goods got around on land by horse drawn wagons, coaches, and carriages. For personal transportation, people used the horse. Oxen and mules pulled wagons and carts, loaded with goods and personal property from one destination to the other.   