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Compare and contrast the discoveries of two important European explorers of California?
In 1442, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo sails along the California coast. He is the first European explorer to navigate this coast. In 1769-1770, the Portola expedition sails along the coast as well as lands and explores the present-day state of California.
What were caravels and how were they better than what they replaced?
Caravels are ships! They used triangular sails that, unlike traditional square sails, allowed ships to sail against the wind. By replacing oars on the ship's side with rudders at the back of the ship, the Portuguese also greatly improved steering.
How did caravel affect overseas exploration in the 1400?
The caravel, a small highly mobile ship, was the main vessel used in sea exploration. It was hardy, very seaworthy and had a number of different sails making it highly manueverable
What battle insured England's supremacy at sea?
Tralfagar off the coast of Spain in 1805; a battle between France/Spain against England...all equipped with wooden ships powered by cloth sails to catch the wind.
What transport did explorers use?
Explorers all over used boats and canoes, the boats consisted of sails. The European explorers got the idea of using canoes from the Indians. They also flapped their arms and flew faster than a butterfly.
How many sails did indus valley civilization river boats have?
The Indus Valley Civilization, which thrived around 2500 BCE, utilized river boats primarily for trade and transportation. While specific details about the number of sails on these boats are not well-documented, archaeological evidence suggests that they may have had single sails. The design of these boats was likely influenced by the need for navigation on rivers, but exact specifications remain largely speculative due to the limited archaeological findings.
What sails are square?
Square sails are referred to as four-cornered sails.
Lanteen sails were triangular these sails were square?
Square sails are square
If La-teen sails were triangular which type of sails are square?
Square sails (rectangular) were (are) called four-cornered sails.
Why are yacht ropes called sheets?
No , the sails are called the sheets. Wrong - the sails are called SAILS. The control lines to the sails are sheets.
Why are the sails on sailboats white?
Not all of the sails are white only sails made out if Dacron are white. But sails made out of carbon are black.
Why are ropes on yachts called sheets?
No , the sails are called the sheets. Wrong - the sails are called SAILS. The control lines to the sails are sheets.
What is a sails man?
someone who sails.
If lateen sails were triangular which type of sails were square?
They were referred to as "four-cornered" sails.
Lateen sails were triangular these sails were square?
Trapezoidal, actually. But the square sails were called square sails. Lateen or square could be referred to as yards.
What do sails eat?
Sails eat wind,
What is used to hoist sails on boats?
Sheets and winches if large sails. Smaller sails can be hoisted by hand.
