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Early explorers typically carried a variety of cargo essential for long voyages, including food supplies like salted meats, hardtack, and dried fruits to sustain the crew. They also transported navigational tools, weaponry for defense, and trade goods like spices, textiles, and precious metals intended for exchange with indigenous peoples. Additionally, explorers often brought livestock, seeds, and plants for potential cultivation in new lands. These cargoes were crucial for both survival and the success of their missions.
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Why did the early explorers carry chickens and goats on board there ships?
so that they would have fresh meat milk and eggs.
How are large ships designed to carry cargo?
Capacity
How did early explorers navigate their ships?
from the wind
What types of ships carry cargo securing mannual?
Cargo Securing Manual is required on all types of ship that carry cargo of any sort.
Can ships carry more cargo than airplanes?
Yes , for example container ships .
What types of food did early explorers have on their ships?
fish
How did explorers in the early 1400s navigate ships?
really easy
How much rice does a cargo ship carry?
How much rice a cargo ship can carry varies with the size of the ship. The larger ships can carry up to 10,000 20 foot cargo containers filled with rice.
What did the ships carry on the ships?
they carried cargo spices and goods
Is there a cargo hole hull or hole in a cargo ship which one is correct?
The term is actually 'cargo hold' and is used for ships and aircraft for holding cargo, typically below decks. Cargo ships, however, generally carry all cargo in huge steel containers above deck and passenger ships' cargo is people, which are appointed cabins throughout the vessel.
What were the ships like that the early explorers used?
Early explorers primarily used ships like caravels and galleons, which were designed for long sea voyages. Caravels were smaller, agile vessels with lateen sails that allowed for better navigation along coastlines and into shallow waters. Galleons, larger and more robust, were equipped for cargo and warfare, featuring multiple decks and square sails. These ships were often built from sturdy wood and designed to withstand the challenges of the open ocean, enabling explorers to venture into uncharted territories.
What crew and cargo did viking ships carry?
It actually depends on witch viking ship you are asking about the viking long ships were built for speed and had to be maneuverable enough that they could just pull in at land and not have to tie the boats up these ships would carry up to 28 men but couldn't carry much cargo but the viking merchant ships were built mainly for carrying large amounts of cargo that could way up to 4 tons. :) hope i helped.
