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Ships have sails to catch the wind and propel them through the water. Some modern vessels have sails out of nostalgia for the older sailing methods, while the actual historical vessels had no engines and, therefore, depended on the wind to carry them. They are testing a type of sail that looks more like a large kite or parasail. They are to be used by large ships to help lessen their fuel consumption. It has been tested on Super tankers
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What were the square sails called on ships?
"Square sails" which are not really square, were/are referred to as four-cornered sails.
Did Anglo Saxon ships have sails?
yes
What kind of ships did columbus have?
He had the caravel which has 3 sails.
Did sails power da gamas ships?
Yes
What was the difference between caravels and earlier ships?
the caravel has triangular sails as well as square sails. Square sails carried the ship forward when the wind was at its back. Triangular sails allowed the caravel to sail into the wind. the caravel was better than other euoopean ships of the time at this type of sailing
Early sailing ships?
Canoes with outriggers and sails in the Polynesias.
What powered Da Gamas ships for crossword puzzle?
Sails
How can you describe the Sydeny Opera House?
Well...... It was said that the person who designed it was making a structure that looked like sails (ships). So I would say it looks like a couple of sails (ships).
What were caravels and how were they better than what they replaced?
Caravels were a type of small, highly maneuverable sailing ship developed by the Portuguese in the 15th century. They were better than the ships they replaced, such as cogs and carracks, because they had a more streamlined hull design, allowing for greater speed and agility. Caravels also had triangular lateen sails that could catch wind from different directions, enabling them to sail closer to the wind and explore new trade routes more efficiently.
Why do a ship needs sails?
They do because before ships had motors to make them move in the water. With the sails the wind would push the ship.
Which country had vikings sail out its land in ships with square sails?
Noway
Why are caravels were different from traditional ships?
I think because had triangular sails
