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Was the santa maria a caravel?
No it wasn't it was a nao. That means ship in Old Spanish. In todays world it would be considered a carrack.
Why did Columbus call the people he found in the land discovered Indians?
Because he erroneously believed that he had reached India by sailing west from the Old World. Columbus had no idea that he had actually landed in the New World.
How old was christopher Columbus when he first started sailing?
in his teens
What does Star of India mean?
The Star of India is an old sailing ship in San Diego harbor originally commisioned by the British. The same ship was used to film "Master and Comander". It's also a common name for many restaraunts. A bit more: Star of India was built in 1863 as Euterpe, a full-rigged iron windjammer ship in Ramsey, Isle of Man. After a full career sailing from Great Britain to India then to New Zealand, she became a salmon hauler on the Alaska then to California route. After retirement in 1926, she was restored between 1962 and 1963 and is now a seaworthy museum ship ported at the San Diego Maritime Museum in San Diego. She is the oldest ship that still sails regularly and the oldest iron hulled merchant ship still floating. The ship is both a California and National Historic Landmark.
Purpose of a trim cruiser navy?
Ah, a trim cruiser navy serves a special purpose, much like a happy little tree in a painting. It helps protect the seas with its sleek design and speed, just like a gentle breeze on a sunny day. It's there to keep our waters safe and ensure smooth sailing for all who journey across the ocean.
What do you call an old Spanish ship?
Galleon
How old was bill turner when the ship he was sailing on sunk?
60
What does 'sailing by ash breeze' mean?
When an old sailing ship was becalmed the crew had to break out the ships boats and row, towing the ship. As oars were often made of ash this is sailing by ash breeze
Another name for old sailing ship?
Bark, clipper, brig.
What does sailing on the old ship of Zion mean?
The deceased is on his/her way to heaven
What is the name of old Chinese sailing ship?
Answer:They're called Junks
Where did word galleon originate?
It was a large sailing vessel of the 15th to 17th Century. There is an old French word 'galion' a Spanish word 'galeon' and referred to an armed merchant ship
What is that pointy thing at the front of an old sailing ship?
The bow. Or perhaps the bowsprit.
What was old Ironsides powered by?
Sails. It's a square-rigged sailing ship.
What are the important parts of a old sailing ship?
The captain and crew, wheel, keel, hull, deck, masts, sails, anchors, cannons, signalling flags, and rigging are all very important parts of 'an old sailing ship'.
What is sailing under I have heard in old time sailing it had something to do with stopping the ship?
Heavy Weather Sailing: Sailing under shortened sail.Sailing Under.Could also refer to Sailing under a certain flag depending on what country controled the waters you were entering so your ship would not be stopped and inspected.Hope This Helps.
What is a pall on an old sailing ship?
On the sailing ships, a pall was a heavy canvas cloth covering, sometimes coated with tar to make it waterproof.
