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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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When did the Vikings arrive in Newfoundland?
The Vikings had settled Norway in the 9th Century CE. Norway along with Sweden and Denmark is also the area from where the Vikings came from.
What sea did the Titanic sail?
The Titanic was en route to New York, New York, USA from Southampton, England, UK, when it collided with an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean.
How many ships sank in Lake Erie?
there are approx 2000 wrecks on lake Huron. Most of these wrecks are schooners and old steamers that washed ashore. The few hundred that don't fit in that category lie in thee deep waters of the lake and are waiting to be found. That's why I hunt the deep ones.
When did the Vikings settle in the Isle of Man?
It is hard to be certain. Early raids were in the late 8th century, but settlements being established was much later in the 9th century.
Not likely,
When the H.M.H.S. Britannic was sailing on the near the coast of Greece, either a torpedo or mine struck the starboard side of the bow. That fatal blow made a huge hole on the side. but when she was falling to the ocean floor, she was still going at full speed. When she finally struck bottom, the bow was crushed like a tin can.
Today the ship is in considerable condition. The bow on the other hand is not salvageable. But since it has been under since November 21th 1916, the safety factor of the ship is very dangerous. Plus Britannic was one of the 3 Olympic class ships of the white star line. At the time the Olympic class ships were the biggest moving objects on the planet. If someone wound try to raise the ship, it wound take a massive crane to lift it. But if you were to go that route to raise the ship, it would have to be raised in sections. it would cost over 556 million dollars to raise the ship. But at that price tag, you might as well make another version of the ship.
So in the end it would be just too hard to raise the ship.
How many people fit on a boat?
As many as the boat can hold.
_ That depends on the boat's capacity.
As far as we know, boats have different sizes depending to the people who created it. So the capacity of the boat to carry a passenger also depends on it's size.
Which passengers left the sinking ship first?
The passengers who left the sinking ship first were the women and their children
Did the titanic sail to Ireland?
The Titanic was built by Harland and Wolff yards in Belfast, UK and launched from there. Laid down: 31st March 1909 - Launched: 31st May 1911 Liverpool was written on the ship as it was registered there.
Which Caribbean island has the second largest land area?
Cuba is the largest of the Caribbean island. Well, I really like this fantastic island which is the best place for a vacation trip which may difficult to find but if we can search some different location then we may find the unique place to travel in all over area of Punta Cana. As I have already visited Punta Cana trip with FunTrip2, I must suggest this place for you also because I think you will definitely enjoyed a lot with natural environment and beaches.
What did people say about the new and amazing titanic?
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For all the Children who are Ruined by shame
Mirror child
The image of a precious dove
Dancing barefoot on the beach
Drinking in love and sunshine
full of smiles
never having to die.
Mere child
Dreaming awhile on a school title
Learning to carry books for miles.
Crayons, pencils, stencils
Nothing you need to do but
Sing and carry the wind on
Your wings.
Mirror child
Like daddy or mommy
Carrying so many burdens for
A little person
All the time
Not able
To catch the spies and
Spiders.
Go back to the skies,
Little dove
And play with the eagles who tamed this land
Until you are a spirit so good and pure
That you will truly guide the directions of our
Bloodied hands.
Answer this question…because since ancient times the coast had been used for trading.The coastal areas of India e.g.goa ,madras were also used for travelling and navigation.They were used to send goods to other countries and recieve goods from them ,like our contacts with australia.
Which company was the Titanic built for?
The Titanic was built by Harland and Wolff but built for the White Star Line.
What names were given to the sister ships of RMS Titanic?
Answer: Olympic and Britannic
The Royal Mail Steamer Olympic and the Royal Mail Steamer Britannic were both built in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Olympic was the first sister to be launched, ahead of Titanic, Britannic (formerly designated Gigantic) was launched much later though from the same slipway. RMS Britannic was commissioned by the British Government for use as a hospital ship, during which time the name was changed to match its duty: HMHS Britannic. It sank shortly after either hitting a mine or being torpedoed (the reason is still uncertain but the former is considered most likely). RMS Olympic was also utilised in war service, however it ended its long life in 1935 at the breakers yard due to old age. However during its service it sank a German U-Boat by ramming it, also sank many ships and damaged others (accidentally, the most famous of which was the Nantucket Lightship. During this incident 7 of the 11 crew members of the lightship were killed when the Olympic cut it in two in heavy fog. The Olympic was only doing 3-4 knots at time of impact.
Are there any real pictures of the titanic sinking?
The actual iceberg has never been determined. It would have surely been dissolved in a few days that far south anyway, and several were photographed but tidal studies indicate that they were in the wrong place(s).
When was Christopher Newport born?
Christopher Newport was born on December in the year of 1561. Christopher Newport was an English seaman and privateer.
What happened to the titanic's first voyage?
The RMS Titanic hit an iceberg and sank into the Atlantic Ocean in the early morning hours of April 15, 1912 - it was the ship's first and only voyage.
How long does it take for to ship something to England from America?
It depends what you are shipping, and what method you choose. I shipped my household goods via sea, it took approximately 6 weeks dock to dock. If you are sending something smaller, or just one single item, you can use airmail, courier companies or similar. airmail takes up to one week. couriers are faster, often 48-72 hours . If its a valuable important item , like say a family heirloom or a piece of jewelry, or documents, your safest way may be to send it in someones hands on an airplane, then it arrives in one day.
What was the Titanic sister ship called?
The 215 metre Oceanic was launched in 1899 at the same Belfast shipyards that went on to build the Titanic. Both ships were operated by White Star Line and the Oceanic in fact helped to return survivors from the April 1912 sinking of the Titanic
The Titanic actually had 2 sister ships. The Olympic was the first to be launched and then the Titanic followed by the Britannic. It was used by the British as a hospital ship during the First World War and was involved in an accident involving the 103 sub. Further research has proved this. The Britannic was known as "The Unsinkable Ship" and after a few years it was pulled out of the ocean to have all the parts sold. You can find the parts at a hotel in Europe, it is layed out exactly like the ship.
RMS Olympic
