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Which term refers to fast graceful sailing vessels of American design that cut travel time between the east coast and California?
The term you're looking for is "Clippers." These fast, graceful sailing vessels were designed in the early to mid-19th century, primarily in the United States, to facilitate quicker trade and travel, particularly during the California Gold Rush. Clippers were known for their sleek lines and large sail areas, allowing them to achieve remarkable speeds on transcontinental routes.
What is a sailing vessel with a sleek hull and tall sails that could sail as fast as most steamships in the 1840s?
American cargo vessels at the time, known as "Yankee Cllippers", were quite fast.
What is a sailing vessel with a sleek hull and tall sails that could sail as fast as most steamships in the 1840's?
American cargo vessels at the time, known as "Yankee Cllippers", were quite fast.
What were the ships like in 1520?
Wooden sailing vessels.
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
Do people depend on wind when sailing?
Most larger sailing vessels have an auxiliary engine for maneuvering and berthing. But sailing is mainly accomplished with wind power
What is another name for sailing vessel?
There are many different classes of sailing vessels, but the main one is a yacht.1) A Ship2) A sailing dinghy3) A sailboat
List names of an oriental sailing vessels?
The Chinese have their junk.
What have space shuttles all been named for?
Sailing Vessels
What does a sailing vessel do?
Sailing vessels are now mainly for pleasure, some are used for racing and some for training purposes
What is the windless zone at the equator which sailing vessels try to avoid?
Doldrums
What are sailing vessels?
They are watercraft whose principle means of propulsion is the wind
