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History of Maritime
Questions relating to the use of oceans and seas for transportation, food, and warfare.
2,489 Questions
What are some explorers for France?
Some examples include: Jacques Cartier, Samuel de Champlain, and Réné-Robert de la Salle.
How do vikings greet each other?
Icelandic would be the language most similar to the language of the vikings.
Swedish slang for hello include: Tja and Tjena.
Who was the sailor who in 1895 was the first person to sail around the world alone?
The first person to sail around the world alone was Joshua Slocum.He set sail aboard his home-built craft,the Spray,in 1898 and completed the 73,600 kilometres in 1,158 days-stopping several times on the way.In 1969,Robin Knox Johnston became the first person to sail around the world alone non-stop.He took 312 days and 1 hour to travel 48,167 kilometres in his yacht Suhaili.
By:Ezra L. Agaldang
How much was it to build the Titanic?
probably around $300,000 at that time which would be $20,000,000 today!!
Evacuee was the label the Ministry of Health designated for the kids who were evacuated to the country. They sent them there to avoid the dangerous bombing during the Blitz. There were also adults with small children, elderly people and disabled people who were evacuees.
What did the White Ship look like?
The White Ship was a vessel which sank near the Coast of Normandy, in Northern France on 25 November 1120. It is important in English history because one of those drowned was William, the oldest son of King Henry I. William would have become the next king if he had survived. King Henry had intended his daughter, Matilda (also known as Maud) to succeed him but after his death in December 1135 she was not a popular choice because of her gender and the fact that her husband was Geoffrey V, Count of Anjou - an enemy of the Norman Barons. Henry's nephew, Stephen of Blois laid claim to the throne and there followed a nineteen year civil war between supporters of King Stephen and supporters of Matilda, known as The Anarchy. This was resolved by the Treaty of Wallingford in 1153 whereby Stephen agreed that Matilda's son Henry would succeed him. Stephen was the last Norman king and, when he died on 25 October 1154 Henry became King Henry II, the first Plantagenet King.
What is a person who drives a ship called?
It depends on where the ship is. On the open sea, the captain or any crewman he assigns may drive the ship. While in a harbor, or a channel such as the Inter Coastal Waterway (ICW) along the east coast of the US, a pilot or harbor pilot steers the ship.
In many Navies the person who drives the ship is known as a Helmsman.
What colour flag should a ship fly to show it is in quarantine?
Two solid yellow flags (QQ) would be a request for health clearance when entering the harbor.
Why did Archimedes built the Archimedes screw?
When it was first invented, it was intended to draw water out of Greek ships. However, it was later used for irrigation.
Why were the Atlantic trade routes called the triangular trade?
A triangular trade route is one between three destinations where trade from the first is wanted by the second in exchange for goods for export from the second that are wanted by the third. The third then exchanges these goods for new goods that are wanted by the first destination.
Thus the ship undertaking the trade has cargo on all journeys and is making a profit at every destination.
The leg of the triangle trade where Africans were brought to America was known as the Middle Passage.
What is value of us frigate constellation 1797 coin?
worth$10-$15 A medal from the 1960's made from copper taken from the USS Constellation, a US Navy Warship dating from 1797. Its now thought the ship was rebuilt in 1854 with very little material from the original. It was struck to help fund an early restoration. The US Navy funded another restoration in the 1990's and the ship is currently in Baltimore Harbor.
When did Brett Favre go to the Vikings?
cuz he wanted to get back at the freakin packers!! (couldn't do that with the Jets now could he!)
What did the RMS stand for in 'RMS Titanic'?
It stands for "Royal Mail Ship".
Other people say it stands for "Royal Majesties' Ship".
The RMS Titanic was indeed a Royal Mail Ship. Royal Majesties is incorrect; the only thing RMS stands for is Royal Mail Ship. Look up any history of the Titanic, and you will see that it was a mail ship. Some of the artifacts in the traveling Titanic exhibition include correspondence, bank drafts and other official papers being transported to North America.
Because of a lack of vitamins & minerals that come from fruits while at sea. Obviously, fruits aren't available at sea, a dried fruits lose some of their nutrition value. Scurvy is caused specifically by a lack of vitamin C.
What cruise ship was sunk in World War 2?
Aug 30,1939 the steam passenger ship Caledonia of the Anchor Line Ltd, Glasgow was reqisitioned by the Admiralty and converted to the armed Merchant cruiser the HMS Scotstoun. June 13, 1940 HMS Scotstoun was hit in the stern by one torpedo from U-25- a 2nd hit aft of the funnel caused the ship to sink by the stern. 7 dead and 345 survivors. Picked up by HMS Highlander.
Who were the vikings quarterbacks in 2008?
1998: Randall Cunningham started 14 games and Brad Johnson started 2 games. Jay Fiedler was third string.
1999: Jeff George started 10 games and Randall Cunningham started 6 games.
2000: Daunte Culpepper started all 16 games. Bubby Brister was the backup.
2001: Daunte Culpepper started 11 games, Todd Bouman started 3 games, and Spergon Wynn started 2 games.
2002: Daunte Culpepper started all 16 games. Todd Bouman was the backup.
2003: Daunte Culpepper started 14 games and Gus Frerotte started 2 games.
2004: Daunte Culpepper started all 16 games. Gus Frerotte was the backup.
Why do they call Ship's sides Port and Starboard?
The old Viking longboats were steered with a board (oar) that was mounted on the right side of the ship and 'steering board side' evolved into 'Starboard'. When approaching port, the steering board had to be on the side away from the landing, so it was approached on the left or "Port" side
The port side was often called 'larboard side' which evolved from loading board.
Starboard is the right hand side when stood aft and looking forward
Port is the left hand side when stood aft and looking forward
What connection does the meaning of 'Jack' have with flags?
The connection between the flag (also known as the ensign onboard naval ships) and the jack is this: Until after Sept. 11, 2001, the jack for the US Navy was the blue star field of the national ensign. Post 9-11 it became the "Don't tread on me" flag made famous during the American Revolution. The ensign is flown from ALL comissioned vessels in the US Navy (USS) and on United States Naval Ships (USNS) when at berth or anchor at the stern of the ship. When the vessel is underway it is flown from the mast. The jack is flown from the jackstaff on the fore of the ship, but only when it is at anchor or berth.
