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Why did the Spanish treasure ships have difficulty outrunning the enemy because the ships?
The large Spanish galleons were meant to carry heavy cargo, and even with added sails they were much slower than the ships pursuing them.
What was the name of a merchant ship called?
It depends on their purpose. Some are Tankers, they hold liquid cargo. Some are Container ships, they hold cargo that is already in steel contaners that can also be transported by rail or truck. RO-RO is a ship that is designed with a large ramp that can be lowered so that the cargo ( things that are drivable ) can be driven on and off the vessel. Bulk Cargo ships carry grain or other granular materials that can be dumped into large holds. Argosy
What are ships built for?
Ship, or large boats, are built to carry people, animals, and cargo across the large bodies of water. Large counties have Navies, which are military people that fight their wars on the high seas in ships of various sizes. These military ships carry there solders and the weapons to wars anywhere on the globe.
What crew and cargo did viking ships carry?
It actually depends on witch viking ship you are asking about the viking long ships were built for speed and had to be maneuverable enough that they could just pull in at land and not have to tie the boats up these ships would carry up to 28 men but couldn't carry much cargo but the viking merchant ships were built mainly for carrying large amounts of cargo that could way up to 4 tons. :) hope i helped.
What types of ships carry cargo securing mannual?
Cargo Securing Manual is required on all types of ship that carry cargo of any sort.
Can ships carry more cargo than airplanes?
Yes , for example container ships .
What type of ship is specifically designed to carry other ships?
A ship designed to carry other ships is called a "carrier ship."
How much rice does a cargo ship carry?
How much rice a cargo ship can carry varies with the size of the ship. The larger ships can carry up to 10,000 20 foot cargo containers filled with rice.
What did the ships carry on the ships?
they carried cargo spices and goods
Is there a cargo hole hull or hole in a cargo ship which one is correct?
The term is actually 'cargo hold' and is used for ships and aircraft for holding cargo, typically below decks. Cargo ships, however, generally carry all cargo in huge steel containers above deck and passenger ships' cargo is people, which are appointed cabins throughout the vessel.
What is the purpose for a lifeboat?
Large ships carry lifeboats because large ships occasionally sink. Lifeboats can carry the people who were on the large ships until they either reach land or can be rescued by another boat.
What is the biggest form of transport?
Cargo ships are typically considered the largest form of transport due to their immense size and capacity to carry large quantities of goods and materials across oceans. These ships can range in size from hundreds to over a thousand feet long and can transport millions of tons of cargo.
