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How fast was the titanic traveling up until the time sailors saw the iceberg?
24 knots was the speed in which they were traveling when the sailors saw the ice burg
Where did the use of the term knots to measure the speed of a ship originate?
It originated in reference to the knots sailors tied in the rope used to measure the distance a ship travled. E2020's answer
Do different type of knots affect the breaking strength of a rope?
yes * Added - A rope is weakened by any knot, with the "worst" knots taking away as much as 60% of the ropes strength. This is why sailors and professionals learn a wide variety of knots, hitches, and bends to use the best one for the job.
How did Tudor sailors measure speed?
They measured using a log and Knots on a rope (from History: Teacher Book Bk. 5 by T. Whiteford )
If a child ran into a wall and has knots what should you do?
You should massage the kid.
Why do sailors tie knots?
There are a lot of reasons for sailors to tie knots: So they don't lose their anchor, to stow their goods away, to haul sail, to tie the boat to the dock, to tie a smaller boat alongside, to make ladders with, to secure the ship's wheel during storms, and to give them something to hold onto when they ring the ship's bell. And to judge the speed of the water
What does it mean when a child has soft knots on the back of there head that's not tender at all?
lymph nodes
What did john Cabot do as a child?
He didnt learn Engish in school so he was tought by sailors.
How do you join together two lengths of fishing line without losing strength knots?
try using a reef knot, sailors use this knot to te two pieces of cordage together.
How fast does a cargo vessel travels from Taiwan to Korea?
110 knots, 260 knots or 500 knots. depends on which company. if shipping, 260 knots. if passenger, 500 knots. 110 knots for "cruise" plane.
What are Celtic knots mainly used for?
Celtic knots are known for their use in ornamentation of Christian monuments. Celtic knots can be graphical representation of knots or actual knots in these decorations.
What is 140 knots in mph?
130 knots = about 149.6 mph
