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Why were ships of the past more dangerous to sail than modern ships?
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∙ 14y ago
The materials used in historical ships are not nearly as strong as they are today. Wood and fiber rope vs. Steel, wire and modern ropes. Also, ships are much larger today and navigation and propulsion technology helps to take alot of the guesswork out of operating a ship.
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