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The movable sideboards on Dutch ships are called leeboards and are used to increase the performance of sailing ships by helping the boat to point slightly higher on a tack. Pointing slightly higher on a tack can help reduce the amount of time needed to sail from one point to another point as the ship can sail in a closer straight line between two points. The leeboards also allow the centerboard to be shorter if wanted, which may be helpful in shallower Dutch canals.
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What advantage did English and Dutch merchants have over the Portuguese merchants?
The English and Dutch merchants had more powerful and faster ships, joint-stock companies and cheaper ships.
When did the Dutch leave Africa?
"The Dutch" were never in Africa in an official, colonial capacity. The Dutch East Indies company made settlements for replenishing their ships . The Dutch settlers were totally uninvolved with Dutch government
What is the movable bridge of Kolkata?
At Khidirpur near Kolkata Dock. This bridge can be folded and opened to allow passage of ships
How many ships did the East India Company have?
There was definitely a British, Dutch, and French.
In 1619 Dutch ships arrived in Virginia carrying?
they carried 20 africans
Compare submarines and ships?
Ships try to avoid sinking, submarines sink on purpose...
What is the purpose of being a sailor?
To man ships.
Are ships better that air planes?
They each have their purpose.
What is the purpose of the drive shaft in your ships?
Drives the props
First european's in South Africa?
On April 6, 1652 the first white people (Dutch) arrived in South Africa to establish a settlement at the Cape. Their purpose, initially, was not to colonize the area, but to supply fresh food for the men on the Dutch ships sailing on the long route between Europe and India.
How did slavery happen in the US?
Dutch ships brought slaves to the United States around 1619. The Dutch traded approximately 20 slaves for food and water.
What where the navigational tools the sailors could use during the 15th century?
Compass and astrolabe. Along with larger ships and the movable sail it allowed for exploration.
