The "knots of the child sailors" refers to the various knots that young sailors learned to tie as part of their training. These knots were essential for securing sails, ropes, and other equipment on a ship. Common knots included the bowline, square knot, and clove hitch, each serving specific purposes in sailing and maintaining safety on board. Mastery of these knots was crucial for effective seamanship, even for young crew members.
24 knots was the speed in which they were traveling when the sailors saw the ice burg
It originated in reference to the knots sailors tied in the rope used to measure the distance a ship travled. E2020's answer
Sailors in the past used a rope with knots tied on it to measure speed. They would throw the rope overboard from a moving ship and count how many knots passed through their hands in a certain amount of time. This helped them estimate how fast the ship was moving in knots.
yes * Added - A rope is weakened by any knot, with the "worst" knots taking away as much as 60% of the ropes strength. This is why sailors and professionals learn a wide variety of knots, hitches, and bends to use the best one for the job.
They measured using a log and Knots on a rope (from History: Teacher Book Bk. 5 by T. Whiteford )
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There are a lot of reasons for sailors to tie knots: So they don't lose their anchor, to stow their goods away, to haul sail, to tie the boat to the dock, to tie a smaller boat alongside, to make ladders with, to secure the ship's wheel during storms, and to give them something to hold onto when they ring the ship's bell. And to judge the speed of the water
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He didnt learn Engish in school so he was tought by sailors.
try using a reef knot, sailors use this knot to te two pieces of cordage together.
Wind speed is often measured in knots because this unit is based on nautical miles, which are more relevant for maritime and aviation navigation. Knots provide a standardized measure that aligns with the distances traveled over water, making it easier for sailors and pilots to calculate their speed and distance. Additionally, using knots helps maintain consistency in international contexts, as it is widely recognized in meteorology and maritime operations.
110 knots, 260 knots or 500 knots. depends on which company. if shipping, 260 knots. if passenger, 500 knots. 110 knots for "cruise" plane.