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Sailing ships of the early 1800s how many tons did a typical sailing ship weigh?
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90 tons
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How were perishable goods stored on early sailing vessels?
Dried, pickled or salted.
What is balangay?
a fossilized balangay is a preserved long sailing vessel in early seventies .
What was most challenging for early Greeks?
Sailing was dangerous, especially in winter, when the winds were strong ..
What did they use in the early 1700's instead of electricity?
E.g. horses, sailing ships, wind mills, water mills. And human muscle power, of course.
How long did it take the Pilgrims to sail from England to America?
September 16th, 1620 until November 21st, 1620 or 2-3 months
What were the crew ranks on a sailing ship?
Captain: Lieutenant: Master: Gunner: Carpenter: Mates: Quartermaster: this is for the early sailing ships 1600+
What was Amerigo Vespuccis childhood like?
Florence, Italy was an exciting place to liveGood FamilyStarted sailing early
Early sailing ships?
Canoes with outriggers and sails in the Polynesias.
What should a motor boat operator do when approaching a sailing vessel head on?
When approaching a sailing vessel head on, it is up to the motorboat to yield. The motorboat operator should swing wide as early as possible to stay well clear of the sailing vessel.
How were perishable goods stored on early sailing vessels?
Dried, pickled or salted.
What is balangay?
a fossilized balangay is a preserved long sailing vessel in early seventies .
What was most challenging for early Greeks?
Sailing was dangerous, especially in winter, when the winds were strong ..
What was the best way for people in the early 1800 to travel a long distance?
boats
How was the early sailing ships during the colonial time of US?
Quite sturdy & efficient, but not built for comfort...
When did the phrase Downeast Maine come into play?
Down East (it's two words, per Webster) came into usage in the late 1700s and early 1800s in the Age of Sail. Ships sailing from Boston to Maine in the late spring through early fall, the prime sailing season, when the prevailing winds were from the southwest, would sail down wind and east to reach Maine. Thus Down East. See also, the explanation at Down East, the magazine of Maine.
The typical workday in a factory in the early 1800s was?
12 to 14 hours a day
Why did the sailors believe the voyage was a fearsome one?
Because of all the dangers of sailing: scurvy, 'sea monsters' , storms, getting lost at sea and the early people- sailing off the face of the earth. These were all dangers they thought they would face on these voyages.
