How was sailboats useful in the past?

Anonymous

∙ 11y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

Sailboats were an important invention, and were the only means of nautical transportation in the past. Before the airplane was invented, they were the only way to cross the ocean. They shaped the world through trade and expansion

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∙ 11y ago

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How are sailboats useful?

Recreation

Which statement is true of sailboats Sailboats can maneuver in tight spaces Sailboats can change direction quickly and easily Sailboats are usually the give-way boat in an encounter Sailboats ar?

Sailboats are usually the stand-on boat in an encounter.

What do sailboats have have a tendency to do?

Sailboats have the tendency to Capsize and Swamp.

Why did Egyptians ride on sailboats?

why did egyptians use sailboats? the used sailboats because they where a good way to travel in water

What were sailboats called dhows made for?

For African sea trade. Dhows were very useful since they could adjust to sail to catch the monsoon winds

What do small sailboats have a tendency to do?

Sailboats have the tendency to Capsize and Swamp.

How many sailboats equal a mile?

depends how big the sailboats are

How are sailboats used for sports?

Sailboats are used in the sport of sailing.

When was Vanguard Sailboats created?

Vanguard Sailboats was created in 1967.

How do you make ancient Egyptian sailboats?

I am not sure how to make the sailboats that is why I'm asking!!!!

What power makes sailboats move?

Sailboats are powered by wind.

What statement about sailboats are true?

small sailboats tend to swamp and capsize more often