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It was located on the foremast, above and behind the bridge. It was used to look out for collision hazards. Being higher up, the crewman on lookout in the crow's nest would have a better view. There was no radar in those days, and even radar did not save the liner Andrea Doria from sinking after colliding with a cargo ship in 1956. Modern ships with radar still have a crow's nest as a backup in case of systems failure. On a frigate patrolling dangerous waters, a crewman with a shoulder-launched missile may be posted in the crow's nest because....even if they call it something different today.....the concept of a crow's nest is still valid.
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What do they call the person in the crows nest on a ship?
lookout
What role did the titanic wheel play in the navigation of the Titanic ship?
The Titanic wheel was used to steer the ship and change its direction. It was operated by the helmsman, who followed the captain's orders to navigate the Titanic through the ocean.
Did the titantic ship sink in 1913?
The Titanic sank on Monday April 15, 1912 after hitting an iceberg, (there were no binoculars in the crow's nest for the lookouts).
Why are crows often used in folk art?
Crows and ravens figure largely in pre-Christian faiths and practices, and folk art draws heavily on past beliefs and practices. An artist friend of mine is more pragmatic. Crows,she tells me, are just easier to draw and paint than multicolored birds.
What did they call the Titanic?
its called the titanic becasue Titanic means big and tough and its undescructable. its called the titanic becasue Titanic means big and tough and its undescructable.
What was the look out called on the titanic?
the crows nest,.
Who was in the crows nest as the titanic sturck the iceburg?
Frederick Fleet and Reginald Lee were in the crows-nest at the moment of impact.
Why was the waring from the crows nest too late for titanic?
Because an officer on the ship answered the call from the crows nest too late
Who was in crows nest as the titanic struck the iceberg?
Frederick Fleet and Reginald Robinson Lee.
What held the crows nest on the Titanic?
A mast or also known as a big pole sticking out of the ships floor.
Where were the lockout towers located on the titanics?
The crows nest was above the bridge deck near the bow of Titanic.
Who first knew the titanic was sinking?
the crows nest man shouted the ice berg ahead but the boat went on
What is a nest of crows?
crows build nests in places where they feel safe from possible predators, e.g up in a high tree or in a hedge. :) The term 'crow's nest' is also used when referring to the fixed lookout point at the top of the mast of a sailing vessel.
Was the captin looking when the titanic hit the ice burg?
No, Captain Edward Smith had already gone to bed when the Titanic hit the Iceberg, the ship however had two lookouts stationed in it's crows nest. It was Fredrick Fleet, one of the lookouts in the crows nest, who first spotted the berg. He radioed the bridge as soon as he seen it.
Where is the crows nest on club peinguin?
the crows nest is on rockhoppers ship in the middle
When was Crows Nest National Park created?
Crows Nest National Park was created in 1992.
What is the area of Shire of Crows Nest?
The area of Shire of Crows Nest is 1,629.9 square kilometers.
