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History of Maritime
Questions relating to the use of oceans and seas for transportation, food, and warfare.
2,489 Questions
Was Napoleon's Continental System effective?
No, it could be ordered but could not be enforced. Britain maintained control of the seas which gave it a degree of control of all sea borne cargo and trade. The French Customs inspectors simply could not prevent the British smugglers. With limited export and decreased sales, numerous French Industries failed and were shut down.
Results of the Battle of Trafalgar?
Lord Nelson's defeat of the Spanish Armarda
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It was Lord Nelsons Royal Navy fleet of 27 ships plus 6 in support against a combined French and Spanish fleet of 33 ships plus 8 in support.
By days end the Royal Navy had taken out 22 French/Spanish ships for 0 British ships.
Casualties for France/Spain was well over 12,000 men.
British casualties over 1,600 men including Lord Nelson, but it definetely proved to be one of Great Britain's finest moments in militery/naval history.
Why did the Vikings settle Newfoundland?
The vikings didn't really settle in Newfoundland. Their settlement at L'anse aux Meadows was really more of a trading post. It only remained occupied for a few years.
How much coal did the RMS Titanic have on board when it left England?
The Titanic was a nuclear vessel.... but ran on electricity
The above answer is complete baloney. The data from the white star line shows that;
The ship was fitted with 29 boilers and 159 furnaces. (24 double ended boilers and 5 single ended boilers) Over 8,000 tons of coal filled her coal bunkers. The coal fired furnaces heated water in the boilers to generate steam. The steam (215 psi) was then funneled to the tipple expansion engines. Once the steam entered the engine cylinder it created the necessary power to turn the propellers. If the turbine was not in use, such as reverse orders to the helm or entering or leaving port, lost steam would condense in evaporators and the water would be returned to the boilers. Controlling the amount of steam fed to the engines controlled the speed of the ship. Exhaust was vented through Titanic's first 3 funnels, the fourth was a dummy funnel used for ventilation and storage. Many Titanic enthusiasts enjoy pointing out errors in various Titanic movies and artwork by noticing smoke coming from the 4th funnel.
Are vikings and barbarians the same?
Not at all. The Vikings were a Germanic people who inhabited modern-day Norway, Sweden and Denmark, while the Gauls were a Celtic people who inhabited modern-day France, northern Italy, and parts of Spain, Switzerland, etc. Vikings spoke a totally different language to the Gauls who spoke Gallic/Gaulish, which is related to Irish and Scottish Gaelic, while the Vikings spoke a language closely related to modern Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, German, etc. They had their own unique cultures, and their own ways of waging wars.
Who commanded HMS Sheratonin 1965?
i believe it might have been leutenant commander duncan fergerson i served on her in that year in 1982 after comin out of refit in gibralter
How many ships did Bartolomeu Dias have?
Bartolomeu Dias sailed three ships after sending 463 away to fight Muslim's (guess what! I'm only 10 yrs. old and answered this question! I'm so smart!)
What did the europeans want with the trade of Asia?
you mean 16th century? mainly spices. These were needed as preservatives ,medicines etc. Spices included items from medicines to types of wood. Mostly natural tropical products and agricultural products.Eventually industrial products were added to the list.At that time the only technological areas Europe was superior were artillery and ship building.
What was Henry the navigators achievements?
The English were responsible for the appellation of "The Navigator." Prince Henry never sailed on any of the voyages of discovery he sponsored. His sponsorships were for the exploration of the west coast of Africa and a search for a passage to the rich ports of the East. At the time of Prince Henry, most all area of Africa and its coast and below the equator was unknown.
Prince Henry established a school for the study of the arts of navigation, map making, and shipbuilding. The education provided better prepared sailors to guide their ships and develop new ship designs. The caravel, a less top heavy and maneuverable ship, was designed as a result of this school.The schol was a verry smart,educational, and inventing school.
What region of Europe do vikings come from?
they were mostly from Norway and southern Sweden. The swedes advanced into russia and the east and the norwigian vikings went west, such as England France even the city Istanbul and Newfoundland in Canada today.
it did not sink it collided with another ship and then was scrapped in 1938 during the build of the Titanic
What is the benefit do you get from technology?
Modern day technology lets you be able to do just about everything from your phone. Also new energy sources have made engines go further in distance with less gas. We are able to go to the deepest parts of seas and learn about new life that's never been seen. We can see further with telescopes to learn more about space and other planets. Technology is allowing us to look for other energy sources and maybe life elsewhere beyond our planet. Technology is also how they can find out how to cure diseases now and in the future.
What year was the navy established?
It was established on 13, 0ctober 1775 as the Continental Navy, by the Continental Congress.
Bosun is the phonetic spelling of the abbreviations of Boatswain. They report to the First Lieutenant. In the days of sail, they are the crew members responsible for keeping the Hull, Rigging and sails in good repair. Today, they are responsible for all the lines and topside spaces. They stand watch as lookouts and helmsmen. They typically man the ship's boats when they are needed.
What is travel by ship called?
Dictionaries are divided on this question. Some say it is called a "haul," while others say it's a "voyage," a "journey," or a "passage." Since a "cruise" generally connotes a leisurely trip, rather than a long one, it might not be as suitable a word as the others.
Some words to describe a journey by ship:
- Adventure
- Cruise
- Excursion
- Expedition
- Exploration
- Haul
- Long haul
- Odyssey
- Outing
- Passage
- Peregrination
- Sailing
- Sail
- Travel
- Trek
- Trip
- Voyage
The Name of John Cabot's Ship?
the name of john cabots boat is The Mathew and was used to be used for transporting tar wool and fish so it had a lot of smels of tar wool and fish.
TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT JOHN CABOT GO TO THIS WEBSITE
http://www.cdli.ca/CITE/kiexp.htm
john Cabot was also a European settler
There are a few steps to get this right:
(However, not everyone may be able to do this)
1. Stick out your tongue.
2. Choose 2 fingers and put them on the tip of your tongue.
3. Pull your tongue in your mouth with your fingers still there and put your tongue behind the bottom teeth.
4. Gently close lips and BLOW!
Have fun!!
Why was the titanic built in belfast?
Titanic was built in the slipyards of Harland & Wolff at the River Lagan on the Belfast Lough.
