Examples of sailing ships performing actual open ocean naval ambush?
I am trying to study examples of actual naval ambushes conducted in open oceans (not seas) in the sailing ship era. Replies with URL links are appreciated. Thanks in advance. Thanks for reading and providing answers. It is important that two aspects... Read More
In the movies about sailing ships the sailors are always climbing around on the masts and sometimes getting?
killed. If you have a sailing yacht do you have to climb the masts or can you manage the sails from the deck? Posted by Lleh Read More Ø
What kinds of sailing boats and ships sailed from ports in Galloway, Scotland in the nineteenth century?
I imagine sloops, tall ships and so on, but can anyone give me URLs for images of these, specifically Scottish ships and boats? Posted by dominic2579 Read More Ø
How does one get into sailing tall ships?
Hey Folks. I’m an amateur sailor with some experience on small boats. I live in the Pacific NW (Portland, OR). I’ve got a HUGE fascination with tall ships and would love to sail one. How do I get into this? Posted by bobdmighty Read More Ø
Why did the sailing ships from Europe ssail south then west across the Atlantic Ocean?
First answers gets 10 points!!! Posted by bluelover1214 Read More Ø
Why did sailing ships go out of style? Will they come back?
It seems like windpower would be a really great way to keep up international trade, since it’s basically free. Why did sailing ships go out of style, anyway? And, do you think they might be a practical answer to today’s shipping concerns?... Read More
What is the name of the rope webbing placed around the sides of old-style sailing ships to save overboard sail
Wooden sailing ships had “ladders” made of ropes laced together and hung over the sides. If a sailor fell overboard, he could grab hold of the rope and climb back up. I need the name of this web-like feature. Thanks! Posted by Salty Read More Ø
How were meals prepared on ancient and medieval sailing ships?
Curious as to whether all cooking was done on deck and what protection was affected with regard ro wind spreading fire on wooden ships, Posted by dawg0461@sbcglobal.net Read More Ø
Arr! I need some more sea men on my poop deck! How many sailors does it take to operate these sailing ships?
http://www.slgfa.org/slgfa/conference/2006/pirate-ship.jpg Posted by Red Phoenix Read More Ø
I really want to take a gap year sailing historical ships, but i don’t know where to start?
im 17 and i want to take a yearoff living on a historical ship and travelling about, particulary preferable if it were in a hot, sunny place Posted by Captain Jack Read More Ø