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A crow's nest is a structure in the upper part of the main mast of a ship or structure, that is used as a lookout point.
This position ensured the best view of the approaching hazards, other ships or land. It was the best device for this purpose until the invention of radar.
In early ships it was simply a barrel or a basket lashed to the tallest mast. Later it became a specially designed platform with protective railing. The barrel crow's nest was invented in 1807 by the Arctic explorer William Scoresby Sr. A statue in Whitby, North Yorkshire commemorates the event.
It should not be confused with the top, the platform in the upper part of each mast of asquare-rigged sailing ship.
Sometimes the term is used metaphorically in reference to topmost structures in buildings,towers, etc.
Since the crow's nest is a point far away from the ship's centre of mass, any small movement of the ship is amplified and could lead to severe seasickness, even in accustomed sailors. Therefore, being sent to the crow's nest was also considered a punishment.[1] Spanish "carajo" curse is derived from punitive usage of crow's nest named as such in Spanish.[2]
A caboose with a crow's nest
In classic railroad trains, the box-like structure above the caboose, the cupola, was also called the crow's nest. It served for observation of the whole train when in motion. [3]
In hunting a crow's nest is a blind -like structure where a hunter or a pair of hunters commit themselves to stalking game. Crow's nest is not a normal type, purchaseable blind, but it is an improvised position, built by using locally discovered natural flora (tree branches, moss, snow (during winter) or sand (during summer) etc.) Crows nest works in most environments and provides a good look out point (hence the name) when built in elevated position (hillside, or top of the hill).
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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.
Do crows nest or roost?
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How long do baby crows stay in the nest?
Crows mature and grow rather fast. In about 4 weeks they are mature enough to leave the nest.
Which bird lays its egg in crows nest?
A Crow???
Does it mean anything if crows nest at top of trees?
No, not really.
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.
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.
What is the area of Crows Nest National Park?
The area of Crows Nest National Park is 10.2 square kilometers.
In a writing if you are talking about the crows nest on a boat do you capitalize crows nest?
No, except at the beginning of a sentence because it is not a proper noun.
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.
Who was up in the crows nest?
A man.
Do crows nest or roost?
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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
How long do baby crows stay in the nest?
Crows mature and grow rather fast. In about 4 weeks they are mature enough to leave the nest.
What was the look out called on the titanic?
the crows nest,.
