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How did Portuguese make effective use of naval technology?
The Portuguese made use of naval technology by using their superior seamen, ships and guns to destroy the Muslim fleet, who controlled the spice trade, and took it over for themselves.
What type of European warship developed after the Spanish Armada?
The defeat of the Spanish Armada set into motion a new and powerful type of warship. Naval designers sought to build ships meant to fight broadside to broadside against each other. Thereby beginning an arms race to build the most powerful warships. These ships were fitted with extra heavy cannons, placing them on strong decks low in the ships where they were fired through gunports. The largest of these types of ships had two to three rows of decks with huge long barreled cannons. Some cannon balls weighed as much as 30 pounds, causing great destruction on enemy ships.They also had as many as ninety cannons. They were easily the victors of older model warships and even the cargo ships of the times which also carried cannons for protection.
In what ways and why was the wars of the late sixteenth century different from the earlier medieval wars?
Beacause people had guns & ships with cannons and forts with cannons also.
What first fleet ships were naval escorts?
Of the eleven ships of the First Fleet to Australia, the two naval escorts were the flagship, the HMS Sirius, and the Supply.
Why didn't the English ships fire their cannons at the Battle off Gravelines during The Spanish Armada until the English were closer to the Spanish ships?
The English ships did fire their cannons at the Battle off Gravelines during The Spanish Armada when at a distance. But they saw those shots only did minor damage, such as to the sails. So, the English drew closer to the Spanish ships and rapidly fired their cannons broadside against them. The Spanish incurred significant damage from this tactic.
How did Portuguese make effective use of naval technology?
The Portuguese made use of naval technology by using their superior seamen, ships and guns to destroy the Muslim fleet, who controlled the spice trade, and took it over for themselves.
How many cannons did an Elizabethan ship have?
the English had 117 cannons on there ships
What type of European warship developed after the Spanish Armada?
The defeat of the Spanish Armada set into motion a new and powerful type of warship. Naval designers sought to build ships meant to fight broadside to broadside against each other. Thereby beginning an arms race to build the most powerful warships. These ships were fitted with extra heavy cannons, placing them on strong decks low in the ships where they were fired through gunports. The largest of these types of ships had two to three rows of decks with huge long barreled cannons. Some cannon balls weighed as much as 30 pounds, causing great destruction on enemy ships.They also had as many as ninety cannons. They were easily the victors of older model warships and even the cargo ships of the times which also carried cannons for protection.
Are naval ships military ships?
Yes, naval ships are military ship but military ships are used by the navy.
How do you get cannons on your ship on skulduggery island?
You have to upgrade ships. The more expensive the ship, the more cannons it will have.
What were the differences between Chinese and Portuguese naval expeditions in the Indian ocean during the fifteenth century?
chinese ships were 5x bigger than those of the Portuguese. portuguese were harsh and killed everyone that got in their way. chinese ordered tribute from the conquered lands.
What was inside pirate ships?
food cannons and barrels
How did pirates buy cannons?
Pirates typically acquired cannons through various means, including raiding merchant ships, capturing naval vessels, or purchasing them from black market dealers. Some pirates also forged alliances with corrupt officials or shipwrights who supplied them with weaponry in exchange for a share of the loot. Additionally, pirate crews often scavenged cannons from wrecked ships or abandoned ports. Overall, their methods were opportunistic and resourceful, reflecting their lawless lifestyle.
What are the naval industries?
The naval industries build ships.
How do the Japanese whaling ships protect themselves?
using water cannons and ramming greenpeace ships
What protected merchant ships?
Cannons aboard and gunboat escorts.
Portuguese designed better ships called?
Portuguese designed better ships called caravels. This was done by the Portuguese to help them sail across rough seas.
