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What are vicking ships made of?

Viking ships were primarily constructed from oak, a durable and sturdy wood that was readily available in Scandinavia. The ships featured a clinker-built design, where overlapping planks were fastened together with iron rivets, creating a flexible yet strong hull. Additionally, the use of tar and pitch helped to waterproof the wood and protect the vessel from the harsh maritime environment. This combination of materials and construction techniques allowed Viking ships to be fast, agile, and capable of navigating both open seas and shallow rivers.


What is the potential of hydropower worldwide both large-scale and small-scale?

Potentially they can make fault lines unstable (since that is pretty much where rivers run), and bring about catastrophic earthquakes.


Who builds cruise ships?

According to wikipedia modern cruise ships are primarily build by the following three European and one Asian ship yards:The construction market for cruise ships is dominated by three European companies and one Asian company:STX Europe of Norway with two shipyards: STX Europe (the former Aker Yards/Kvaerner Masa-Yards/Wärtsilä, Valmet and Rauma Shipyards) in Finland.Aker Yards France (Chantiers de l'Atlantique) in France.Fincantieri of Italy.Meyer Werft of Germany.Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of Japan.A large number of cruise ships have been built by other shipyards, but no other individual yard has reached the large numbers of built ships achieved by the four above. A handful of old ocean liners also remain in service as cruise ships. Despite the dominance of United States-based cruise ship operators and American clients in the industry, only one ship built in the United States, The Emerald, is still sailing.[citation needed]source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruise_ship


What to do about a back-winding mainsail?

If your mainsail is back-winding, first ensure that the sail is properly trimmed and that the boom is centered. Adjust the mainsheet and preventer to relieve tension and allow the sail to fill correctly. If the problem persists, check for any rigging issues or obstructions that may be causing the sail to back-wind. Finally, consider easing the halyard and adjusting the sail shape to improve airflow and performance.


What simple machines are on a sail boat?

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How did traders move goods round the Empire?

Ships were used to sail the seas and boats were used to sail the rivers. Carts and wagons were used for overland travel.


Why is it impossible for ships to sail all the way from africas interior to the sea?

No African Rivers continue from the mainland to the oceans


Why is it impossible for ships to sail from africas interior to the sea?

Firstly, there aren't all that many navigable rivers running to the sea from Africa's interior, and secondly, most of these rivers have rapids and waterfalls.


Why is it impossible for ships to sail from Africa's interior to the sea?

Firstly, there aren't all that many navigable rivers running to the sea from Africa's interior, and secondly, most of these rivers have rapids and waterfalls.


What types of ship sail from or to dover?

Many thypes, from small private boats to large passenger ships.


Who was the author who wrote Ships sail East and ships sail West?

Type your answer here... Edgar A. Guest


What kind of ships did Hernando De Soto sail?

Hernando De Soto sailed on large sailing ships from France. He travelled in one across the Atlantic Ocean to America.


DID the three ships sail away?

yes the three ships sail away (the Nina.the Pinta,and the Santa Maria


Why were viking ships called long boats?

Karfi were, quiet literally long boats. they were the chief viking raiding vessel, and allowed them to sail quickly and up rivers


What ships did Tom Crean sail on?

Tom sail on a ship called DO


Where did the ships sail to in California?

i do not have a clue


What invention allowed ships to sail into the wind?

Wut made ships sail in the wind was that using a persicet sail or flag will pick up the wind and will push the air out and sail..just like u swinging on a swing 