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Why did shipbuilders choose coastal locations as Portsmouth for shipbuilding?
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The reason for building ships on the coast is that if you build a massive ship inland, it is very difficult and expensive to get it to the coast where it has a use. So to save all that trouble they build it at the coast where its already where it needs to be.
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Why did shipbuilders choose coastal locations such as Portsmouth for shipbuilding?
The reason for building ships on the coast is that if you build a massive ship inland, it is very difficult and expensive to get it to the coast where it has a use. So to save all that trouble they build it at the coast where its already where it needs to be.
What New England coastal city grew rich as a result of shipbuilding fishing and trade?
True
What was the terrain of colonial Georgia?
The geography of some parts of colonial Georgia was coastal plains with hills, while other terrains were forest regions. In other locations, the soil was fertile and the climate suitable for their cash crops of tobacco and cotton.
Is the nisqually tribe a coastal or plateau tribe?
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What are facts about the coastal plain?
The coastal plain is the fertal part of North Carolina.
Why did shipbuilders choose coastal locations for shipbuilding?
Shipbuilders chose coastal locations because ships are too heavy and big to be carried to their home in the water by any other means. The ships are mostly built on a framework on land and then slid right into the water.
Why did shipbuilders choose coastal locations such as Portsmouth for shipbuilding?
The reason for building ships on the coast is that if you build a massive ship inland, it is very difficult and expensive to get it to the coast where it has a use. So to save all that trouble they build it at the coast where its already where it needs to be.
Why did shipbuilders choose coastal locations such as Portsmouth shipbuilding?
The reason for building ships on the coast is that if you build a massive ship inland, it is very difficult and expensive to get it to the coast where it has a use. So to save all that trouble they build it at the coast where its already where it needs to be.
What are industries in coastal plain va?
the industries of the coastal plain are tourism ,military bases,and shipbuilding.
What are industries of the coastal plains?
shipbuilding, tourism, federal military installations.
What New England coastal city grew rich as a result of shipbuilding fishing and trade?
True
What is a north German coastal city with shipbuilding and car factories?
Emden is a city and seaport in the northwest of Germany, on the river Ems. The main industries in Emden are automobile production and shipbuilding
What are the industries in North Carolinas coastal plains?
On the coastal plains of North Carolina, the main industries are Agriculture and defense.
Is Portsmouth a London team?
No. Porstmouth is a team located on the south west of England a coastal team .
What county is Portsmouth in?
It depends on which Portsmouth you are looking for:Portsmouth, Ohio is in Scioto County.South Portsmouth, Kentucky is in Greenup County.Portsmouth, Rhode Island is in Newport County.Portsmouth, New Hampshire is in Rockingham County.Portsmouth, Virginia is in Portsmouth City County.Portsmouth, Iowa is in Shelby County.Portsmouth is in Hampshire , England
What are five coastal locations?
Pick any five cities that are built beside an ocean or lake and you will have your coastal locations. You can find five in your country, or look at cities in other countries if you want to.
Which colony is known for shipbuilding?
The shipbuilding industry contributedngreatly to the growth and prosperity of many coastal towns in the New England Colonies.
