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History of Maritime

Questions relating to the use of oceans and seas for transportation, food, and warfare.

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Why was the middle passage so horrific?

The effects of the middle passage is shown in the following:

They didn't have any proper sanitation they suffered from diseases such as

smallpox and missals and below deck was so intolerable that no one could stay

there for any period of time some of the slaves even jumped overboard either because they had misses their family or their tribes some of the slaves were even forced to exercise for when they had to be sold

What period in history were the Vikings powerful?

The Viking Age began June 8, 793, when the Norse warriors ransacked the abbey of Lindisfarne, and lasted until the 11th century.

What was the only major US Navy warship lost in World War 1?

The USS San Diego (ACR-6) on 19 September 1918 struck a mine laid by the U-156.

What happened to the Titanic's sister ship the Olympic?

ANSWER:It had an interesting service time, from being the only merchant ship to sink a submarine in WW-I to having several collisions with other ships. But it survived everything, was sold to Sir John Jarvis in 1935 and in 1937 it was towed to T.W. Ward's yard for final demolition.

More info here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Olympic

it served 24 years.

Why did more first Class passengers survive on the Titanic than other classes?

first class survived more because the captains orders were women and children first but because the 3rd class were locked behind a gate they couldn't get up and 2nd class were lower than 1st class so they had to let first class kinda go on first and then that is why more first class people got on.

What ships did marco polo sail on?

The explorer Marco Polo sailed on several different ships. Two of the famous ships were the Maffeo and the Niccolo. He explored parts of Asia such as China he spent 17 years in china

What is an f3 felony?

What country or state is that term from? Each US state has different laws, terms, and definitions. The Law book of THAT STATE (OR COUNTRY) containing that definition will have to be read (researched).

What does CG mean in the navy?

It means its a cruiser that carries guided missiles....

AEAA Wechsler, HSL43, USN

Did the Phoenicians have education?

No they did not. If you are talking about formal education such as elementary and middle, then no. But there was informal education from the elders in the household. There might also be other adults that could teach the younger people. But, they did not care as much about reading and writing as they did trading, hunting, etc.

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What is the name of the first US aircraft carrier built?

USS Langley (CV-1) built in 1922 and sank Feb 1942. __________________________________________________________ If you care to split hairs, the Langley was built earlier than '22 as a ship to carry coal, and when the US Navy converted to oil the Langley was converted into the first US aircraft carrier after WW1. Before WW2 she was converted again to a seaplane tender and was serving in this capacity when sunk by the Japanese. USS Lexington (CV-2) and USS Saratoga (CV-3) were in construction as battle cruisers when the decision was made to convert them to aircraft carriers instead. The first USN warship designed and built as an aircraft carrier was USS Ranger (CV-4) which was smaller than the others and served in the Atlantic during WW2.

How much do navy officers make?

Naval officers are paid on the same pay scale and other Military personnel. The amount is based on the rank and the time in service. There are also bumps for dependents and hazardous duty pay.

What was the capacity of the Titanic ship?

Passengers and crew (fully loaded):

  • 3547

Staterooms (840 total):

  • First Class: 416
  • Second Class: 162
  • Third Class: 262
  • Plus 40 open berthing areas

Did Columbus want to find India by sailing west instead of east?

Yes, which would have confirmed his belief in a shorter trade route to "The East" :(

What was acadia?

Acadia was the settlement in what is now Nova Scotia. It was a french settlement. Everyone was Roman Catholic.

Why do a ship or a vessel has a gender of she?

Because a ship carries, protects, and eventually delivers her cargo or passengers as does a mother with her child.

And because most boats up until at least 1970 were owned by men

also because it takes a lot of paint and work to keep her looking good she always hides her bottom and when she makes port she heads for the buoys and it takes a good man to control her.

What is the mess deck on a ship?

Pretty much anything it is needed for. While its primary function is a place to eat meals, there are classes, movies and other activities there. It can also be a place to play games or just gather to talk.

Why did George Brown want confederation?

Because he thought that confederation was needed for the future development of Canada. It would benefit Canadians, including the Maritimes

How do sailors today navigate?

In most cases a compass, however true north may be interfered by stray magnetic fields they may use a Gyrocompass or Astrocompass as these have a stronger focused function in finding true north.

Recent developments include electronic and fibreoptic gyrocompasses.

What US ship was blown up in Havana Harbor?

In 1898 the U.S. battleship 'Maine' sank in the Havana harbor. It sank after an explosion caused by an underwater mine.