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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
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What kind of triangular sail was invented in 500 a.d. that allowed ships to sail more into the wind?
a Lateen Sail
True or false the Chinese developed a way to move the sails of ships that allowed ships to sail into the wind for the first time?
It is not possible to sail directly INTO the wind. Forty-five degrees is about as close as can be gained. Actually they did get the ships to sail into the wind. The above answer is wrong.
Did the invention of triangular lateen sails make it possible for ships to sail more easily into the wind?
Allegedly, the lateen sail design made it possible to sail closer into the wind. That is, less than 45 degrees from the direction the wind is blowing. No sail boat can sail directly into the wind. Yet.
Did the Chinese develop a way to move the sails of ships that allowed ships to sail into wind for the first time?
No I believe the Egyptians 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What were caravels and how were they better than what they replaced?
Caravels are ships! They used triangular sails that, unlike traditional square sails, allowed ships to sail against the wind. By replacing oars on the ship's side with rudders at the back of the ship, the Portuguese also greatly improved steering.
Which ship allowed the Portuguese explorers to sail against the wind?
The caravels allowed them to sail closer to the wind than their predecessors.
How did advances in technology open the way for world?
they took advantage of innovations in sailing technolgy that allowed ships such as the caravel to sail against the wind.
Device that helps ships sail into the wind?
No sailing ship can sail directly into the wind. However by rigging the sails correctly the vessel can be made to sail more closely to the wind.
How did ships in the olden days move?
Olden day ships move by the wind, the wind pushes the sail and it goes to the direction the wind is going.
How did advances in technology open the way for world exploration?
Advances in technology, such as improvements in shipbuilding (like the use of caravels) and navigational tools (like the astrolabe and compass), helped explorers travel longer distances and more accurately map their journeys. This increased their ability to navigate unfamiliar territories, leading to the discovery of new lands and trade routes.
What is a device the helps ships sail into the wind?
Lateen rig
What is a device that helps ships sail into the wind?
Lateen rig
