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What were some of the dangers sailors and explorers faced at sea in the 15th century?
scurvy
What dangers did American ships and sailors face at sea during the early 1800s?
During the early 1800s, American ships and sailors faced being thrown overboard, having to walk the plank, and suffering lack of food or fresh water.
What are ther dangers that George Vancouver faced?
getting lost at sea
What are dangers of the sirens in the Odysseus?
The Sirens were three sea nymphs who lured sailors to their death with a bewitching song.
What kind of symbols do the sirens have?
The sirens were a symbol of the dangers of the sea in ships and sailors not coming back to shore or family.
What did the Portuguese sailors believe happened at the equator?
Portuguese sailors believed that crossing the equator would bring bad luck and dangers at sea. They held ceremonies to appease the sea gods and ensure a safe voyage.
What dangers did vikings face?
They faced the danger of the open sea, countries that they had invaded and made enemies with.
What perils would sailors have faced on sea and land?
The spanish conquisators would face the perils of war and scarce food on sea and land.
What is the setting for Sir Patrick Spens Poem?
The poem "Sir Patrick Spens" is set in Scotland, specifically focusing on the sea voyage undertaken by Sir Patrick Spens and his crew at the request of the king. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of stormy seas and treacherous conditions, emphasizing the dangers faced by the sailors.
Why did the sailors believe the voyage was a fearsome one?
Because of all the dangers of sailing: scurvy, 'sea monsters' , storms, getting lost at sea and the early people- sailing off the face of the earth. These were all dangers they thought they would face on these voyages.
What were 3 dangers that Jason and his argonauts faced?
BEST ANSWER:Three dangers were Argonauts ran perilously low on supplies, fighting sea monsters, and fighting hypnotic water nymphs.
What are the dangers faced by the fisher man in the sea?
Some dangers faced by fishermen at sea include adverse weather conditions, rough seas leading to capsizing or sinking of their vessels, getting trapped in nets or equipment leading to drowning, collisions with other vessels, and injuries while handling sharp tools or heavy equipment.
