0
How did ship building and developments in navigation during the ming dynasty make trade and exploration by the Chinese mariners possible?
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoWant this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Who owns the Seattle Mariners in 2010?
The Mariners are owned by Nintendo of America
A list of the current players for the Seattle Mariners?
Go to the Mariners' web site for the teams roster...try MLB.com and click on Seattle Mariners.
When did the Seattle Mariners join Major League Baseball?
The first season of the Seattle Mariners was 1977.
When was Central Coast Mariners FC created?
Central Coast Mariners FC was created in 2004.
How many games did the Seattle Mariners play in 1994?
112 ... the Mariners record that season was 49-63.
What portuguese prince established a school for mariners and helped spur on the age of exploration?
Prince Henry the Navigator, also known as Infante Dom Henrique, established a school for mariners in Sagres, Portugal. His support for exploration and navigation paved the way for Portuguese exploration during the Age of Discovery.
What is the definition of terrestrial navigation?
Terrestrial navigation is the method used by mariners that uses landmarks as reference points.
What are the instruments in navigation?
the instruments in navigation are gps's, kamals, sextants, cross staff, back staff, mariners astrolabe, quadrant, and octants :)
Who invented mariner compass?
The mariners compass was invented by using LORIS , a wild animal for navigation
Why do buoys need to lit up at night?
Navigation and warning buoys are lit up so mariners can see them in the dark.
What role did Henry the Navigator play in exploration?
Prince Henry the Navigator was fascinated by the sea and exploration of the oceans. He sent about 30 expeditions along the coast of Africa to buy gold and slaves. Under his rule, Portugal colonized Madeira and the Azores. He set up a kind of exploration "think tank" where mariners would go and share their voyages with mapmakers, scholars, and ship builders. The men who gathered at Sagres also did research and development to aid exploration of the seas and to improve ships and sailing. It was like a university for mariners and all those associated with navigation of the seas. Nevermind just joking
What has the author Edward Bold written?
Edward Bold has written: 'The merchants' and mariners' Africa guide' -- subject(s): Coastwise navigation
When was cape hatteras built?
For the safety of mariners and maritime shipping.
Is a nautical mile the same distance as a mile?
No The Nautical mile is larger and is used in the math for navigation by the stars and sun. Still used by mariners world wide.
What has the author Olaf T Engvig written?
Olaf T. Engvig has written: 'Gamle dampen' -- subject(s): History, Steam-navigation, Navigation, Steamboats 'Shipping and culture' -- subject(s): History, Merchant mariners, Missions and charities, Norwegian Americans, Norwegian Fish Club of San Francisco
What are used to mark fixed obstructions?
Fixed obstructions are marked by aids to navigation, such as buoys, beacons, and markers. These aids help to indicate the presence of the obstruction and provide guidance to mariners to navigate safely around them. Additionally, charts and electronic navigation systems also display fixed obstructions to help vessels avoid them.
What are some of the tools that were used in 16th century?
some of the tools used for exploration were the mariners quadrent, sextant, octant, compass, astrolabe, chronometer, chart weights, and get off your lazy bum and get a job!
