Because the tops of the wagons reminded people of ships at sea.
The Covered Wagons were made so the pioneers would not have to walk, and carry their belonging on their back. Some types of wagons are the Farm Imigrant Wagons, and the Conestoga Wagons. Also to get west.
This was a catch phrase for one type of Western covered wagon- with some concessions to curved or arched end ( like the prow of a boat) streamlining. it is believed to have been popularized by Western writers and saw little contemporary use. by no means were these wagons amphibious! actually the square ended types of Western wagons were more popular on the Frontier, and were used for such utility tasks as Chuck wagons, in effect mobile field kitchens. The cooking apparatus was on the side of the wagon, to minimize fire hazards with the ( Envelope) It swung or pivoted out when cooking was done. One recalls the very accurate Bonanza model made by American Character, that unfortunately got stuck in merchandising ruts- and ultimately caused the company to fail- paint your wagon, indeed. ( this was a model Western Wagon with different configurations of body work- foreshadowing modern trucks. as mentioned it did not go over well, intended for use with Bonanza western Dolls.
wagons I guess ... they were constega wagons
They are called conestoga wagons.
No, covered wagons are not designed to float on water. They were intended for use on land and would likely sink if placed in water due to their weight and construction.
Overland wagons were sturdy enough to cross the mountains and rocky ground.
Overland wagons were sturdy enough to cross the mountains and rocky ground.
In the olden days people covered the bottoms of wagons with waterproof canvas. This way, the wagon would float when they had to cross a river or pond.
I believe they'd pay to ferry across rivers, or they'd float their wagons across.
Philip J. Kelley has written: 'Road vehicles of the Great Western Railway' -- subject(s): Great Western Railway (Great Britain), History, Trucks, Wagons 'Great western road vehicles appendix' -- subject(s): Great Western Railway (Great Britain), History, Trucks, Wagons
The cryptic clue "flaming wagons" likely refers to the film "Blazing Saddles," a 1974 satirical Western comedy directed by Mel Brooks. The term "flaming" could be a play on the word "blazing," which is synonymous with burning or aflame. Additionally, "wagons" is a common element in Western films, further pointing to this particular movie as the answer.
Pioneer cargo wagons are called Conestoga wagons.
Because the tops of the wagons reminded people of ships at sea.
The Covered Wagons were made so the pioneers would not have to walk, and carry their belonging on their back. Some types of wagons are the Farm Imigrant Wagons, and the Conestoga Wagons. Also to get west.
Conestoga Wagons.
This was a catch phrase for one type of Western covered wagon- with some concessions to curved or arched end ( like the prow of a boat) streamlining. it is believed to have been popularized by Western writers and saw little contemporary use. by no means were these wagons amphibious! actually the square ended types of Western wagons were more popular on the Frontier, and were used for such utility tasks as Chuck wagons, in effect mobile field kitchens. The cooking apparatus was on the side of the wagon, to minimize fire hazards with the ( Envelope) It swung or pivoted out when cooking was done. One recalls the very accurate Bonanza model made by American Character, that unfortunately got stuck in merchandising ruts- and ultimately caused the company to fail- paint your wagon, indeed. ( this was a model Western Wagon with different configurations of body work- foreshadowing modern trucks. as mentioned it did not go over well, intended for use with Bonanza western Dolls.