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Yes, ancient sailors used oil for various purposes, including as a lubricant for wooden ship components to reduce friction and wear. It was also employed to waterproof sails and hulls, helping to protect vessels from water damage. Additionally, oil could be used in lamps to provide light during nighttime navigation. Overall, oil played a significant role in enhancing the functionality and longevity of ancient ships.
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What did Ancient Greeks that lived near the sea become?
Fishers,Sailors,Perfacures --N00B
What ancient civilization were great sailors of the ancient world?
according to my point of view i may say the pharonic egypt because in the ancient times the egyptians have a group of solders called the scribes who were train for war.
What problem did many sailors have as they abandoned ship in the pearl harbor?
Burning fuel/oil on the surface of the water
What did ancient romans do for a living?
Ancient Rome was a vibrant civilization. They did much the same for a living as we do today, but without the modern conveniences. They did clerical work. service work such as a butcher or a baker, they did artistic and decorative works, if not an artist themselves they manufactured the materials for the artist. They also farmed, worked in the oil industry (olive oil, that is), worked in the liqueur industry, (various wines and beer) and were into manufacturing pottery and oil lamps. Just about any job we have today with the exception of strictly high tech positions, had an ancient counterpart.
Who were the most venturous sailors of the ancient world?
I beleive that the polynesian were the most venturous sailors, because they set off in the ocean to reach what became called, Hawaii, even though they could not see it, and had no firm idea where to sail to.
What type of jobs do ancient Greeks do?
Work their fields, fish, tend livestock, artisans, labours, soldiers, sailors.
Why did ancient sailors use oil to calm the seas near their ship?
because of the moisture of the oil if you throw oil in a bottle of water you would realize that it is calm the same thing goes for the sea and boat
Which ancient civilization had great sailors of the ancient world?
Phoenicia .
What did sailors do in ancient Egypt?
sail
What sailors and traders of the ancient world?
Phoenicians
Men and women who work on ship are called?
Crew
What are sailors and traders of the ancient world called?
Phoenician
Who were great sailors of the ancient world?
The Polynesians and Phoenicians .
Why did ancient Greek sailors have difficulties?
No engines, bad weather, pirates.
What disease did vitamin d cure for ancient sailors?
Scurvy? No, more like hunger, and vitamin D deficiency (from lack of exposure to the sun?). Ancient sailors struggled to get sufficient vitamin C, which is what led to scurvy.
Where The Phoenicians noted for being sailors and traders in the ancient Mediterranean world?
yes
What instrument did the ancient Chinese invent that helped sailors figure out where they were going?
compass
