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Trade winds were typically used by sailing ships such as the clipper ships, galleons, and merchant vessels. These ships relied on the steady and predictable trade winds to facilitate their voyages across oceans by harnessing the power of the wind to propel them forward.
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Because as a type of sailing trade ship it was in time eclipsed by much faster sailing ships, such as the clipper. And in the 19th century by the much more dependable steam ships.
The "Atlantic Trade" winds
Steady winds became known as trade winds.
You may be referring to the "trade winds".
Steady winds became known as trade winds.
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Trade winds are named as such because they historically helped to facilitate trade routes by providing consistent and reliable winds for sailing ships. These winds blow from the subtropical high pressure zones towards the equator and are known for their steady and consistent nature, making them valuable for sailing and navigation.
They were named the trade winds at a time when trade, or commerce, was conducted largely by sailing vessels that required wind in order to travel. The trade winds were used by sailing ships engaged in trade.