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Do they use nuclear energy to power commercial ships?
No.It is only used to power Army based ships such as Aircraft Carriers and Submarines.
Why were viking ships no longer used?
Viking Ships are no longer used because with the advent of steam power and industrialization the metal ships are much more efficient at doing everything.
How were the ships in Ancient Greece powered?
They used man-power; people would row the ships.
Who powered da Gama's ships-?
The ships that Vasco de Gama used for exploration were power by the wind.
What is ships boiler?
Some older ships used the power of steam to propel them through the water. A boiler is used to heat water to make steam which is passed to a steam engine which turns the propeller. In ships like the Titanic the boiler was fuelled by coal but later steam ships used gas to heat the water.
What were the two main power sources of a Viking longship?
The sail was invented long ago and provided a way to harness the wind to power ships. Gas turbine engines came along in modern times and is used today to power ships.
Is coal used to power steam ships in the past?
Yes, coal was used to power most steam driven ships up until just after World War 1. After which most navies and shipping lines converted ships over to oil, which took up much less space, and didn't require so many refueling stations.
How did the diesel engine effect the Industrial Revolution?
it was used for power cars,boats,ships,power pipe lines,trucks,electric waterplants etc..
What was used for electricity in the 1700s?
in the 1700s people used e.g horses sailing ships wind mills and human muscle power. :) nice
How could you use wind patterns to travel all the way around earth?
wind power has been used to move ships with the help of trade winds and anti- trade wind wind power has been used to move ships with the help of trade winds and anti- trade wind
What sailing ships did trade winds use?
Trade winds were typically used by sailing ships such as the clipper ships, galleons, and merchant vessels. These ships relied on the steady and predictable trade winds to facilitate their voyages across oceans by harnessing the power of the wind to propel them forward.
What are a some uses for a diesel generator?
Diesel generators are used to generate electricity. They are used as an emergency supply of power, where access to power is limited and, even, on ships so that they can carry more cargo.
