They built the roads throughout Europe; they we excellent warriors, sailors, astronomers. It is said that civilization began with the Romans.
FishermenAs well as being excellent sailors and explorers, the vikings were also excellent merchants, as they traded timber for pottery and spices.
FishermenAs well as being excellent sailors and explorers, the vikings were also excellent merchants, as they traded timber for pottery and spices.
For trade and warfare in an age without mechanical transport.
If you are referring to the days of the Romans, the sailors were non-Romans who lived in the Roman Empire. The Romans looked down on this kind of job. Therefore, neither the sailors nor their wives were Roman plebeians (commoners). Generally the wives of people who were not rich looked after the children and the house and undertook economic activities which supplemented the income of the family.
The Carthaginians were sea traders and had a fleet of warships to protect it. The Romans were extending their empire by land. The two were allies for a period - a convenient way of combining complimentary strengths.
They are best known for the development of an alphabet based on sound. The Greeks used the Phoenician alphabet to develop their own...the Romans used the Greeks...and we use the Romans. They were excellent sailors and spread their ideas throughout the Mediterranean. The also developed a purple dye, made from snails, that would become highly desired by royalty. They also helped the city of Carthage which would become one of Rome's largest enemies.
Generally yes. The Romans usually "took the omens" before beginning any major project and a long journey would be considered a major project in those times. They especially consulted omens or soothsayers before sea travel, as the Romans in general, were "landlubbers" and not natural sailors as were, say the Greeks or Phoenicians.Generally yes. The Romans usually "took the omens" before beginning any major project and a long journey would be considered a major project in those times. They especially consulted omens or soothsayers before sea travel, as the Romans in general, were "landlubbers" and not natural sailors as were, say the Greeks or Phoenicians.Generally yes. The Romans usually "took the omens" before beginning any major project and a long journey would be considered a major project in those times. They especially consulted omens or soothsayers before sea travel, as the Romans in general, were "landlubbers" and not natural sailors as were, say the Greeks or Phoenicians.Generally yes. The Romans usually "took the omens" before beginning any major project and a long journey would be considered a major project in those times. They especially consulted omens or soothsayers before sea travel, as the Romans in general, were "landlubbers" and not natural sailors as were, say the Greeks or Phoenicians.Generally yes. The Romans usually "took the omens" before beginning any major project and a long journey would be considered a major project in those times. They especially consulted omens or soothsayers before sea travel, as the Romans in general, were "landlubbers" and not natural sailors as were, say the Greeks or Phoenicians.Generally yes. The Romans usually "took the omens" before beginning any major project and a long journey would be considered a major project in those times. They especially consulted omens or soothsayers before sea travel, as the Romans in general, were "landlubbers" and not natural sailors as were, say the Greeks or Phoenicians.Generally yes. The Romans usually "took the omens" before beginning any major project and a long journey would be considered a major project in those times. They especially consulted omens or soothsayers before sea travel, as the Romans in general, were "landlubbers" and not natural sailors as were, say the Greeks or Phoenicians.Generally yes. The Romans usually "took the omens" before beginning any major project and a long journey would be considered a major project in those times. They especially consulted omens or soothsayers before sea travel, as the Romans in general, were "landlubbers" and not natural sailors as were, say the Greeks or Phoenicians.Generally yes. The Romans usually "took the omens" before beginning any major project and a long journey would be considered a major project in those times. They especially consulted omens or soothsayers before sea travel, as the Romans in general, were "landlubbers" and not natural sailors as were, say the Greeks or Phoenicians.
American sailors have always been excellent and in the War of 1812 they were able to match the English ship for ship.
The collective noun for 'sailors' is a crew of sailors, whether there are two sailors or hundreds of sailors.
crew
Yes, the ancient Romans were very good at building things.