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In an area that was known as the Doldrums
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What does 'sailing by ash breeze' mean?
When an old sailing ship was becalmed the crew had to break out the ships boats and row, towing the ship. As oars were often made of ash this is sailing by ash breeze
Where does doldrums originate?
From an old English word 'dol' meaning foolish or dull and depressed. The word was used to describe the area close to the Equator where sailing ships were often becalmed.
How do sailing ships sail without wind?
They pretty much don't. If a sail-only ship is becalmed, or caught without wind, she is at the mercy of the currents until the wind picks up again.
The state in which there is no wind over the seas and sailing vessels are stranded under such conditions?
Becalmed
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.
How and who did the steam boat help?
A steam engine on a ship meant that the vessel could sail against the wind. Nor would lack of a wind mean the vessel would risk becoming becalmed - a problem often faced by sailing ships.
How do you use the word becalmed in a sentence?
After so many days of stormy weather, Jeff was glad that his sailing ship was becalmed for a while, so he could drop his sails, rest and not fight to make progress across the Pacific ocean.
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 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
Where steam ships used before sailing ships?
paris
What are the ships called at the battle of Trafalgar?
Wooden sailing ships.
