Triangular-shaped sails helped catch wind from the sides and rear.
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∙ 11y agohow did the lateen sail help the european explorers
The extended keel or centerboard, the rudder, and the fore-and-aft rigging of sails all help a boat sail closer to the wind.
to hold up the sails, and to help steer the ship. its called rigging, by the way...
Sails use the wind to move a ship or boat. This has been true in the ancient past to the current day.
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Bell bottom pants was originally designed to help overboard sailors.
What points did sailors use to navigate
An astrolabe helped sailors because it could determine any direction based on the position of the stars. This is why the astrolabe helped sailors.
The technology in the 1400-1500's made ships better for sailing by the use of rudders, moveable sails, and larger ships. Navigating became better through the use of the astrolabe and better compasses. Mapping also was better.
Sailors used celestial navigation techniques to navigate at sea by observing the positions of stars, the sun, and the moon. By studying these celestial bodies, sailors could determine their location, heading, and time of day, allowing them to navigate long distances and accurately reach their destinations.
Sailors focused on the stars to navigate through unknown territory
A compass tells sailors which direction they are going in (North, South, East, or West). This helps the sailors not to get lost and to keep on track to their destination.