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What is it called when you let down the sails of a ship?
When you let down the sails of a ship, it is called "lowering the sails." This action is typically performed to reduce the ship's speed or to prepare for docking. It can also be referred to as "taking in the sails" if the sails are being secured or stowed away.
What is it called a ship with triangular sails?
Sloops, ketches, and yawls have triangular-shaped sails.
What is the purpose of ropes and sails?
to hold up the sails, and to help steer the ship. its called rigging, by the way...
What is it called the long post on a ship to support the sails?
Mast .
What is a tall pole on ship called?
mast-a vertical spar to support sails on a ship
What is the duration of And the Ship Sails On?
The duration of And the Ship Sails On is 2.2 hours.
What ship has sails the gondola or the yawl?
The ship or boat with sails is the yawl, which will typically have 2 sails, the main mast for the main sail and mizzen mast. A yawl is defined as a boat with the mizzen mast aft of the rudder post. A boat with two masts, a main mast and a mizzen mast with the mizzen mast forward of the rudder post is a ketch.
When was And the Ship Sails On created?
And the Ship Sails On was created on 1983-09-07.
Are there 8 sails on a sailing ship?
A sailing ship can have various numbers of sails depending on its design and rigging configuration. While some ships may have eight sails, others might have more or fewer. The total number of sails typically includes main sails, headsails, and additional sails for specific purposes. Therefore, it's not universally accurate to state that all sailing ships have eight sails.
What is the long pole holding sails called on a ship?
The long pole holding sails on a ship is called a mast. Masts are vertical structures that support the sails and rigging, enabling the vessel to harness wind power for propulsion. Different types of ships may have multiple masts, each serving specific functions in the ship's design and sailing capabilities.
What is the name of the ship that Passepartout and Phileas Fogg are aboard as it sails into B ombay?
The Mongolia
Where do pirates operate?
Mainly on the main decking of the ship, but they can be trained to operate on the mast, sails and hull of the boat.
