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Old ships navigated and sailed against the wind in the past by using a technique called tacking. This involved sailing in a zigzag pattern, changing the angle of the sails to catch the wind from different directions. By doing this, ships were able to make progress against the wind. Additionally, navigators used tools like compasses, maps, and celestial navigation to determine their position and course.
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Can you tell me about a ship that is designed to sail into the wind and navigate close to the shore?
A ship designed to sail into the wind and navigate close to the shore is called a "schooner." Schooners have a unique sail configuration that allows them to sail efficiently against the wind, and their shallow draft enables them to navigate in shallow waters near the shore. These characteristics make schooners well-suited for coastal and inland waterways navigation.
Who was the author who wrote Ships sail East and ships sail West?
Type your answer here... Edgar A. Guest
Did caravel ships have a steering wheel or were they only using to sails to turn and if they did was it on the poopdeck or was it inside in a room somewhere?
No the Caravel had a lateen and a square sail and was steered by rudders. The lateen sail aloud it to sail against the wind
DID the three ships sail away?
yes the three ships sail away (the Nina.the Pinta,and the Santa Maria
What is a deep water harbor?
This is deep water so ships can sail through. Becouse ships need deep water to sail through places
Why were caravels able to sail against wind while other ships could not?
because of your mom
What best explains how triangular sails improved sailing?
ships could sail against the wind.
Can you tell me about a ship that is designed to sail into the wind and navigate close to the shore?
A ship designed to sail into the wind and navigate close to the shore is called a "schooner." Schooners have a unique sail configuration that allows them to sail efficiently against the wind, and their shallow draft enables them to navigate in shallow waters near the shore. These characteristics make schooners well-suited for coastal and inland waterways navigation.
Portuguese ships were able to sail against the wind?
Not directly but closer to the wind than previous vessels.
What part of antarctica does the ship sail to?
Ships that are hardened against iceberg damage can sail to any part of the Antarctic continent, since the continent is surrounded by the Southern Ocean.
Who was the author who wrote Ships sail East and ships sail West?
Type your answer here... Edgar A. Guest
Did caravel ships have a steering wheel or were they only using to sails to turn and if they did was it on the poopdeck or was it inside in a room somewhere?
No the Caravel had a lateen and a square sail and was steered by rudders. The lateen sail aloud it to sail against the wind
What is the past tense of sail?
The past tense of sail is sailed.
What is the past form of sail?
The past tense of sail is sailed.
DID the three ships sail away?
yes the three ships sail away (the Nina.the Pinta,and the Santa Maria
What ships did Tom Crean sail on?
Tom sail on a ship called DO
Where did the ships sail to in California?
i do not have a clue
