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Was the first helicopter made in the fifteenth century?

It was not built then, but Leonardo da Vinci made a drawing of a helicopter in the 15th Century.


Wooden ships built during the civil war?

During the Civil War, wooden ships were used. The ships the North built were used to blockade the South. The ships the South used were built to outrun the blockade. This all changed when the first ironclad, the Virginia, was made. It was unsinkable at the time. The North answered with the Monitor, and the two ships battled to a stalemate later in the war.


How long were 17th century ships?

17th-century ships varied in size depending on their purpose, but typically, merchant ships ranged from about 80 to 150 feet in length, while larger warships could exceed 200 feet. The construction techniques of the time allowed for significant variations in design and size, leading to a diverse array of vessels on the seas. Overall, the dimensions were influenced by factors such as cargo capacity, naval requirements, and regional shipbuilding traditions.


What killed the most sailors in an eighteenth-century sea battle?

Fire at sea was the sailor's worst nightmare, as ships back then were constructed of wood.


What types of ships were used in the American Civil War?

Monitor and Merrimack (vessel ships). Only fought once. Made of iron at the front. Ironclad ships were a new invention. These ships were covered with iron plates that would deflect shells. Tin-clad ships were river boats that were lightly protected by iron. "Blockade Runners" were a name applied to a varitey of fast ocean ships that were used to get through the Union blockade.