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What can you do if there is no wind?
Install solar panels instead.Lower the sail and get out the oars.
How were the Vikings ships powered?
Mostly by wind, they had quite large rectangular shaped sails. But there was also oars. All the vikings rowed when there was no wind because the sail wasn't up. There was no rowing slaves.True or False:to help control the sail rigging ropes were used - FALSE there is no rope called a rigging rope
How would the viking long boat move?
by using its sails and if theres no wind they use oars
What kind of things propel ships at sea?
Wind, solar power, propelling machinery & oars.
How do Viking longboat set sale?
Viking longboats were rowed with oars till they caught wind in a single large square sail.
Can a 2500 lb sailboat be rowed with oars?
Yes. Oars are like levers. As Archimedes said: "Give me a place to stand and with a lever I will move the whole world." It may not be the best way to drive a sailboat (why not use the sails?), but in an emergency, or where there is no wind, it may be the only alternative to an outboard motor. Many sailboats are equiped with oars or paddles for emergencies.
Did the did the vikings use oars and sails?
Yes, the Vikings used both oars and sails for their ships. They typically employed a combination of a square sail for propulsion by wind and a series of oars for maneuverability and speed, especially in calm conditions or when navigating rivers and coastal areas. This dual system allowed them to effectively traverse various waters, enhancing their exploration and raiding capabilities.
Is a windometre the same thing as a wind vain?
No, a windometer measures wind speed, while a wind vane (or weather vane) shows the direction the wind is coming from. They serve different purposes in measuring and indicating wind conditions.
How did a viking longboat move and what happened if there was no wind?
Unlike later ships of the Age of Sail, Viking longboats had many oars, as did the earlier ships of the Roman Empire. (see the drawing in the link below)
What was the advantage of the steamships?
Steamships revolutionized transportation by providing faster and more reliable travel across oceans and rivers. They eliminated the reliance on wind and allowed for more precise schedules and routes, leading to increased global trade and connectivity.
how do the viking longship move?
The ships were powered by oars or by the wind, and had one large, square sail, most probably made from wool. leather strips criss-crossed the wool to keep its shape when it was wet. Viking ships also had oars. A steering oar or 'steerboard' was used to steer the ships. it was fastened to the right-hand side of the ship at the stern (back)
What does the idiom 'to guess what was in the wind' mean?
"In the wind" in that context would mean something that was coming in the future
