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The master of the Mayflower, or most any other ocean-going sailing ship of the time, would have held course by using maps, a compass, a sextant and a chronometer.

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What did then master of the mayflower use to keep the ships on course?

The master of the Mayflower used a magnetic compass to determine the ship's direction relative to the Earth's magnetic field. Additionally, the master would have used tools such as a quadrant or astrolabe to measure the angle between the horizon and celestial bodies like the sun or stars to determine the ship's latitude. Dead reckoning, which involves calculating the ship's position based on its previous known position, speed, and direction, would also have been used to keep the ship on course.


How did the master of the mayflower navigate the ship?

math


Was the mayflower a ship?

The mayflower is a ship


What did the master of the ship use to keep his ship on course?

The master of the ship used navigational instruments such as a compass, a sextant, and charts to determine the ship's direction and course. He also relied on celestial navigation, by using the positions of stars, sun, and moon to determine the ship's location and direction. Additionally, he would make adjustments to the ship's sails and rudder to maintain the desired course.


Who was an explorer who's ship was blown off course?

i believe it was the mayflower but I'm not sure


Why was the mayflower ship named mayflower?

after a female


What was the pilgrims ship's name?

the mayflower


How many people were aboard the Mayflower ship?

It is about 103 people aboard the Mayflower ship!


What ship did the Puritans sail on?

The Arabella was the ship that brought Puritans to Salem.


What happened to the Mayflower Ship?

The Mayflower was made into a barn.


What is the mayflower colony?

The people who came on the Mayflower ship.


What ship sank with the mayflower?

the Lyon sank with the mayflower