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What is the meaning of mizzen?
Hindmost; nearest the stern; as, the mizzen shrouds, sails, etc., The hindmost of the fore and aft sails of a three-masted vessel; also, the spanker.
How did the stern rudder and larger sails make ships more seaworthy?
because if the sails didn't work you would still have the rudder in the back and you would have to control it another way
What are some parts of a ship?
bow bilge stern deck mast sails keel rigging hull bulkhead
How do the stern rudders and larger sails make ships more seaworthy?
A sailor can manage a ship better with rudders and move the ship. Larger sails were also moveable so they could change direction and speed.
What has the author Theodore Stern written?
Theodore Stern has written: 'The rubber-ball games of the Americas' -- subject(s): Indians, Games
What is the triangular sail enabled ships to sail into the wind?
is called a stern rudder i looked every word up on my paper and found it
How do you move a ships sails?
IN a traditional sailing vessel sails are moved and controlled by lines. those that raise and lower the sails are halyards and downhauls, those that raise a square sail are bunt lines. The lines used to shape the sails are called sheets (from the foot of the sail to the stern) and tacks (from the foot of the sail to the bow). Braces are used to "brace the yards", turn them to the best angle to the wind.In some of the new sail designs the sails are remote controlled and have some very untraditional shapes.
How do you move a ship?
IN a traditional sailing vessel sails are moved and controlled by lines. those that raise and lower the sails are halyards and downhauls, those that raise a square sail are bunt lines. The lines used to shape the sails are called sheets (from the foot of the sail to the stern) and tacks (from the foot of the sail to the bow). Braces are used to "brace the yards", turn them to the best angle to the wind.In some of the new sail designs the sails are remote controlled and have some very untraditional shapes.
Where is NYU Stern located?
"NYU Stern is a premier business school is located in Westchester, NY. Over the years they have developed educational partnerships which has broadened their reach to a global educational community."
What are parts of a colonial ship?
There were many parts on a colonial ship. Some of those parts included the rudders, bow, stern, sails, mast, a wheel house, store room, deck, and an engine room.
How do you call the lowest portion of the ship?
The lowest portion of the ship is the hull. Also, the front of a boat is called the bow. The rear of a boat is called the stern. The sails holds the sail. The mast catches the wind.
What is a vessel with an engine mounted inside the hull near its stern?
There are 3 types of engines. Inboard engines, outboard engines and sterndrive engines. Sterndrive engines are located in the hull near the stern, but have a small leg protruding through the stern for the propellor. There will be a rubber gasket sealing the outboard leg from the inside of the boat.
