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What did sailers call a journey by sea?
Sailors call long sea journeys by sea "Voyages"
In the past sailors did not get a balanced diet and many died on long voyages of discovery?
this is because they lacked nutriconal values
Why were sailors in the past so susceptible to scurvy?
Long voyages without a regular source of Vitamin C in their diet is to blame.
What allowed for longer sea voyages during European exploration?
The discovery that fresh fruit (particularly limes) prevented scurvy was important in improving the health of sailors on long distance voyages.
What do you think motivated sailors to sign for voyages?
because they have no money like macy
Why did the sailors agree to go on voyages like Magellan's?
because they wanted him to get spices
What problems encountered Hernando Cortez's voyages?
The problems that encountered Hernando Cortez's voyages were diseases, starvation, pirates and other ships
Why do Americans call us limeys?
During the 18th and early 19th century, after long periods at sea, sailors were afflicted by a condition known as scurvy. It was eventually discovered that this condition was caused by a lack of vitamin C during long sea voyages. To cure the problem, British sailors were given a ration of limes. American sailors were amused by this and started calling the British sailors Limeys which quickly spread to British people in general.
What are the best boats for long voyages?
The best boats for long voyages are Evinrude. They have durable engines, and you can get them as long as you want. The longer the boat, the better for long voyages.
Does eating right prevent diseases?
Yes. An unbalanced diet is a sure way to trouble. Most famously, sailors in times past on long voyages got scurvy if they didn't get vitamin C.
What problems do you think the sailors had during the voyage?
What promblems do you think the sailors had during the voyage
What were the problems that George Bass encountered on his voyages?
george bass problems included
