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pretty good, unless you were a slave on those ships
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Where did word galleon originate?
It was a large sailing vessel of the 15th to 17th Century. There is an old French word 'galion' a Spanish word 'galeon' and referred to an armed merchant ship
What kind of ship were the pilgrims on?
The Pilgrim ship Mayflower was a typical English merchant ship of the early 17th century, square-rigged and beak-bowed with high, castle-like structures fore and aft that served to protect the ship's crew and the main deck from the elements.
What are carracks?
A carrack is a large ship used primarily for transporting merchandise. It was in use from about the 14th to the 17th century.
What is the speed of a 17th century spanish galleon?
The speed of a 17th century Spanish galleon would have varied depending on the wind conditions and design of the ship. On average, galleons could sail at speeds ranging from 4 to 8 knots (4.6 to 9.2 mph).
What is the main difference between a merchant ship and a whaling ship?
The crew on the whaling ship had all the oil they needed for their lamps, while the oil was scarce on a merchant ship.
What is the significance of the Vasa Museum in Stockholm?
The Vasa Museum in Stockholm is significant because it houses the only almost fully intact 17th-century ship in the world, the Vasa. The ship sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 and was salvaged in 1961. The museum showcases the well-preserved ship and provides insights into Sweden's maritime history and naval power during the 17th century.
What is the main difference between a a merchant ship and a whaling ship?
The crew on the whaling ship had all the oil they needed for their lamps, while the oil was scarce on a merchant ship.
What were broadsides?
Broadside were a feature of 17th and 18 century naval battles. This was when all cannon on one side of the ship were fired at once.
Did leif erikson have a ship?
I do not know what ship Leif Erikson sailed on but I can tell you it was not the Santa Maria
What is an sentence with merchant and china?
The merchant was waiting for a ship to arrive from China.
Why did Leif buy Bjarni's ship and what kind of ship was it?
It was a Viking merchant ship known as a knarr.
Name for a rich merchant ship?
Argosy
