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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
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 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 many sails does a modern ship have?
Most modern ships do not have sails, as they primarily rely on engines for propulsion. However, some vessels, like sailing yachts and certain tall ships, can have multiple sails—ranging from a few to over a dozen, depending on their design. Additionally, some modern ships are exploring hybrid propulsion systems that incorporate sails for increased efficiency. Overall, the number of sails on a ship varies significantly based on its type and purpose.
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).
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
