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Sailing ships of the early 1800s how many tons did a typical sailing ship weigh?
90 tons
What is balangay?
a fossilized balangay is a preserved long sailing vessel in early seventies .
What was most challenging for early Greeks?
Sailing was dangerous, especially in winter, when the winds were strong ..
What is a two-masted sailing vessel called?
A brig is one type of two-masted sailing vessel. More specifically, a brig is a vessel with two square-rigged masts. This means that the two masts have square sails, as opposed to a vessel that is bermuda-rigged (triangle-shaped sails). There are other types of two-masted sailing vessels: Brigantine Brig or Brig-schooner Ketch Koch (type not based on rigging) Schooner Yawl. Of these, the ketch, schooner, and yawl still remain somewhat popular today.
What did they use in the early 1700's instead of electricity?
E.g. horses, sailing ships, wind mills, water mills. And human muscle power, of course.
Sailing ships of the early 1800s how many tons did a typical sailing ship weigh?
90 tons
What was Amerigo Vespuccis childhood like?
Florence, Italy was an exciting place to liveGood FamilyStarted sailing early
What was the named for the streamlined sailing ships that took over the high speed ocean trade of the early to mid eighteen hundreds?
These were called the "clipper ships", and were predominantly British and American ships. They were narrower than previous vessels, and among the fastest sailing ships ever built. They were only eclipsed by the development of practical steam power.
Early sailing ships?
Canoes with outriggers and sails in the Polynesias.
What did ice houses and root cellars in the early America have in common?
Both were used to store perishable foods.
What were the crew ranks on a sailing ship?
Captain: Lieutenant: Master: Gunner: Carpenter: Mates: Quartermaster: this is for the early sailing ships 1600+
What is balangay?
a fossilized balangay is a preserved long sailing vessel in early seventies .
What was most challenging for early Greeks?
Sailing was dangerous, especially in winter, when the winds were strong ..
What should a motor boat operator do when approaching a sailing vessel head on?
When approaching a sailing vessel head on, it is up to the motorboat to yield. The motorboat operator should swing wide as early as possible to stay well clear of the sailing vessel.
What was the best way for people in the early 1800 to travel a long distance?
boats
How was the early sailing ships during the colonial time of US?
Quite sturdy & efficient, but not built for comfort...
How did early maori get to new zealand?
In sea going vessels, with sails and paddles for propulsion. Polynesians had some superb navigators, as recent expeditions have confirmed. Probably in smallish whanau groups. Try We The Navigators by Lewis, for a modern account of the sailing methods, unaided by instruments. or The Last Navigator by Thomas for another account.
