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Well, that depends when the ship sets sail. In April, ships can expect to see icebergs at Latitude 64 degrees, usally the 5th day of sailing. Other months, your chances of running into an Iceberg in the other 11 months are about 33%.
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Were steam ships used before sailing ships?
First were sailing ships, THEN steam ships.
When did i see those three ships?
Sailing
Americans built fast sailing ships called?
That would be our clipper ships, sailor!
What were the ships like in 1520?
Wooden sailing vessels.
Sailing ships of the early 1800s how many tons did a typical sailing ship weigh?
90 tons
What large floating chunk can mean danger for ships sailing to antarctica?
You may be thinking of icebergs.
This large floating chunk of ice can mean danger for ships sailing to antarctica?
icebergs
Were steam ships used before sailing ships?
First were sailing ships, THEN steam ships.
How were sailing ships different from galleys?
Sailing ships had rudders at the stern.
Are icebergs important?
It is beause they can sink ships.
What is a fast sailing ship called?
A Clipper was the fastest of all sailing ships.For a sailing ships to be faster draught of that ship must be low.Other fast-sailing ships are:CarrackCaravelSloopSchoonerBrigBrigandineBarque
What technologies helped the europens explore?
The Europeans had horses, gun powder, astrolabes to find their longitude and latitude, and the magnetic compass. They also had sailing ships which Indians did not have.
How many ships hit icebergs per year?
1000
What in the ocean could sink ships?
icebergs and reefs
How are icebergs detected by ships?
they are detected by other ships, and then a message is passed onto other ships so the ships know to look out for iceburgs
What led to the regular sailing of the ships from Europe to Asia?
Treade led to the regular sailing of the ships from Europe to Asia
Why do ships stay away from icebergs?
90% of an iceberg is underwater. Ships or any other type of boats sailing in very cold regions have the possibility of misjudging the size of an iceberg and hitting them. The ship can crash into an iceberg that creates a hole in the ship and floods everyone on the ship. Example: Titanic
