First were sailing ships, THEN steam ships.
Sailing
That would be our clipper ships, sailor!
Wooden sailing vessels.
90 tons
You may be thinking of icebergs.
That large floating chunk of ice is called an iceberg, and its presence poses a significant threat to ships navigating in the waters near Antarctica. Icebergs can cause damage or even sink ships due to their size and the difficulty in detecting them, making navigation hazardous in these regions.
First were sailing ships, THEN steam ships.
Sailing ships had rudders at the stern.
It is beause they can sink ships.
If you sailed south from Australia, you might hit icebergs near Antarctica. These icebergs break off from glaciers and ice shelves in the southern continent and pose a significant navigational hazard to ships traveling in the region. It's important for ships to exercise caution and have proper plans in place when sailing in these waters.
Latitudes near the Arctic and Antarctic Circles can pose significant challenges for sailing ships due to icebergs, sea ice, and unpredictable weather conditions. These regions are known for harsh climates and limited daylight hours, making navigation difficult and treacherous.
A Clipper was the fastest of all sailing ships.For a sailing ships to be faster draught of that ship must be low.Other fast-sailing ships are:CarrackCaravelSloopSchoonerBrigBrigandineBarque
The Europeans had horses, gun powder, astrolabes to find their longitude and latitude, and the magnetic compass. They also had sailing ships which Indians did not have.
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icebergs and reefs
Treade led to the regular sailing of the ships from Europe to Asia