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What is the Difference between olden day ships and modern day ships?
there isn't a mermaid on the front haha
What are three Ships that Columbus sailed West With?
The Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Mariawere the ships Columbus sailed west with from Spain.
How long were ships in 1607?
In 1607, ships varied in size depending on their type and purpose. Typical merchant ships, such as the carracks and galleons of the time, ranged from about 60 to 120 feet in length. Smaller fishing boats and coastal vessels could be significantly shorter, while larger naval ships could exceed 150 feet. Overall, the size of ships during this period was influenced by their specific functions, cargo capacity, and the technology available at the time.
What were the ships like in the 15th century?
In the 15th century, ships were primarily wooden vessels, with designs such as caravels and naos becoming prominent for exploration and trade. Caravels were smaller, highly maneuverable ships with lateen sails, ideal for navigating coastal waters and exploring new territories. Naos, on the other hand, were larger, more robust ships used for long-distance voyages, featuring square sails for stability and cargo capacity. Overall, these ships marked significant advancements in maritime technology, facilitating the Age of Exploration.
Did the European explorers ship design change?
yes it did because before they used to have small ships to navigate so they built bigger ships like cargo's to go on explorations.
What has the author Sean McGrail written?
Sean McGrail has written: 'Ancient Boats in Nw Europe' -- subject(s): Ancient Ships, History, Shipbuilding, Ships, Ancient 'Ancient boats' -- subject(s): Ancient Ships, History, Navigation, Ships, Ancient 'Medieval boat and ship timbers from Dublin' -- subject(s): Antiquities, Excavations (Archaeology), Medieval Ships, Ships, Medieval 'Ancient Boats And Ships (Shire Archaeology S.)'
A device to keep boats together that helped Rome win the Punic War?
Harpax - a boarding plank with a beak which buried into a sip's deck and held the ships together.
What device was invented by ancient Rome to board a Carthage naval ship and use soldiers against the ships of Carthage?
The Harpax - a boarding gangway with a beak which was dropped across to the deck of the opposing ship, locking them together and allowing boarding by the superior Roman infantry
How do you know that triremes were not clinker built?
Many ancient ships, such as galleys like the trireme, were constructed using the mortise joint, which held planks together edge to edge, whereas clinker-built ships feature planks overlayed and then riveted together.
What are the things that hold steel together on ships?
modern ships are welded, older ships use rivets to hold the steel together
A time measuring device especially on ships?
coper
What is several ships traveling together?
A group of several ships traveling together is called a convoy.
What device is used to steer a ship?
Ships are steered by a device called a rudder, which is operated from the helm.
What are the release dates for Ancient Discoveries - 2003 Ancient Chinese Super Ships 4-5?
Ancient Discoveries - 2003 Ancient Chinese Super Ships 4-5 was released on: USA: 3 March 2008
How were ancient roman ships built?
By wood.
Were the ming dynasty ships heavier then the European ships?
The ancient Chinese sea-going vessels were allegedly larger ships.
What material is used to make ships?
Ancient ships were made from wood with nails and iron fittings. Modern ships are steel.
