Examples of sailing ships performing actual open ocean naval ambush?
Q. 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 are noted: 1) Open ocean only, any of the five. Straits, seas, inlets, rivers and harbours as a start of engagement are excluded; 2) Sailing ships in the context of pre-steam engines era. This does include Viking knorrs and any other ocean vessel that is primarily powered by sails.
Asked by Jeff C - Thu Jul 5 05:41:07 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm an amateur naval historian; have read seven quintillion words about fighting in the Age of Sail, could certainly sail Constitution and probably fight her...and your question has had me swinging for three days. Let me be clear...actual open ocean...no sneaking around a headland and pouncing on the enemy at night...Hornblowers Lydia taking Natividad comes to mind...? Like say for example in Master and Commander the movie Surprise running into a fog bank and getting hit by the enemy frigate awaiting her? Damn if I can think of one...you would need to have fog bank to lurk in, see the enemy and track him w/o him seeing you...closest I can think of is Jervis(? maybe Kieth) running a few of his ships between Spanish ships off Gibraltar at… [cont.]
Answered by yankee_sailor - Sun Jul 8 20:56:18 2007
Q. 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 are noted: 1) Open ocean only, any of the five. Straits, seas, inlets, rivers and harbours as a start of engagement are excluded; 2) Sailing ships in the context of pre-steam engines era. This does include Viking knorrs and any other ocean vessel that is primarily powered by sails.
Asked by Jeff C - Thu Jul 5 05:41:07 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm an amateur naval historian; have read seven quintillion words about fighting in the Age of Sail, could certainly sail Constitution and probably fight her...and your question has had me swinging for three days. Let me be clear...actual open ocean...no sneaking around a headland and pouncing on the enemy at night...Hornblowers Lydia taking Natividad comes to mind...? Like say for example in Master and Commander the movie Surprise running into a fog bank and getting hit by the enemy frigate awaiting her? Damn if I can think of one...you would need to have fog bank to lurk in, see the enemy and track him w/o him seeing you...closest I can think of is Jervis(? maybe Kieth) running a few of his ships between Spanish ships off Gibraltar at… [cont.]
Answered by yankee_sailor - Sun Jul 8 20:56:18 2007
are there any sailing vessel vacation Or crusies here in the U S on the old type sailing ships?
Q. I've always wanted to sail on one of those old wooden ships that have the sails & all the stuff the old time sailors used.I'm more interested in a short trip 2-3 days maybe 1 week.Of course it may be more than I bargain for after I get underway.
Asked by sgnilloh - Wed May 6 07:49:56 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Maybe a Windstar cruise would fit your needs: Or, this one may be more affordable: Both of these cruise lines use small sailing ships with multiple masts.
Answered by TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only - Wed May 6 08:15:23 2009
Q. I've always wanted to sail on one of those old wooden ships that have the sails & all the stuff the old time sailors used.I'm more interested in a short trip 2-3 days maybe 1 week.Of course it may be more than I bargain for after I get underway.
Asked by sgnilloh - Wed May 6 07:49:56 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Maybe a Windstar cruise would fit your needs: Or, this one may be more affordable: Both of these cruise lines use small sailing ships with multiple masts.
Answered by TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only - Wed May 6 08:15:23 2009
Why did sailing ships go out of style? Will they come back?
Q. 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? I heard, for example, the US post office stopped doing surface mail overseas because things got too expensive. Just wondering; in today's bad economy, and with the end of oil looming over us, I wanted to know if sailing ships had a chance.
Asked by Madame M - Thu Feb 5 03:47:25 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Efficiency and speed doomed sail-ships. Business demand created a need for speed and powered ships were faster and were able to take a more direct route. You probably already figured that out being a TC in econ. Wind power is a great way to keep up international trade. The folks who are listed in my source site think so too. They claim that they can save 10% to 35% in fuel costs. They're Dutch so they have credibility already. If fuel costs go through the roof again (which they will), the incorporation of this technology may become a reality. If this technology works, I hope it gets used. The concept of raising a kite sail the size of a foot ball field a couple of miles into the air seems exciting and challenging. Somebody will figure… [cont.]
Answered by Double J - Thu Feb 5 11:41:51 2009
Q. 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? I heard, for example, the US post office stopped doing surface mail overseas because things got too expensive. Just wondering; in today's bad economy, and with the end of oil looming over us, I wanted to know if sailing ships had a chance.
Asked by Madame M - Thu Feb 5 03:47:25 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Efficiency and speed doomed sail-ships. Business demand created a need for speed and powered ships were faster and were able to take a more direct route. You probably already figured that out being a TC in econ. Wind power is a great way to keep up international trade. The folks who are listed in my source site think so too. They claim that they can save 10% to 35% in fuel costs. They're Dutch so they have credibility already. If fuel costs go through the roof again (which they will), the incorporation of this technology may become a reality. If this technology works, I hope it gets used. The concept of raising a kite sail the size of a foot ball field a couple of miles into the air seems exciting and challenging. Somebody will figure… [cont.]
Answered by Double J - Thu Feb 5 11:41:51 2009
How was coal loaded and unloaded from sailing ships c1850?
Q. Coal was shipped as saleable balast from NY to San Francisco and from Philadelphia and Alexandria to New England. Barges were unloaded to shore piles by Mast and Gaff unloaders with metal 1/2 ton dump buckets filled by hand. Did sailing vessels use a similar rig on board and can you identify an illustration?
Asked by hydrodynamicsltd - Thu Feb 22 13:52:22 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Coal was loaded by crane or gynpole,
Answered by science teacher - Thu Feb 22 17:13:02 2007
Q. Coal was shipped as saleable balast from NY to San Francisco and from Philadelphia and Alexandria to New England. Barges were unloaded to shore piles by Mast and Gaff unloaders with metal 1/2 ton dump buckets filled by hand. Did sailing vessels use a similar rig on board and can you identify an illustration?
Asked by hydrodynamicsltd - Thu Feb 22 13:52:22 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Coal was loaded by crane or gynpole,
Answered by science teacher - Thu Feb 22 17:13:02 2007
How did ancient large sailing ships get towed into dock?
Q. I heard that somehow anchors were used. Is that true? Can you give me a good website for information please?
Asked by cookie50 - Thu Jul 30 14:56:24 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Oars. The anchor thing is called kedging - that's where the anchor is rowed as far away as the rode permits, dropped into the drink, and then the vessel pulls itself towards the anchor. Repeat.
Answered by ricsudukai - Thu Jul 30 15:06:59 2009
Q. I heard that somehow anchors were used. Is that true? Can you give me a good website for information please?
Asked by cookie50 - Thu Jul 30 14:56:24 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Oars. The anchor thing is called kedging - that's where the anchor is rowed as far away as the rode permits, dropped into the drink, and then the vessel pulls itself towards the anchor. Repeat.
Answered by ricsudukai - Thu Jul 30 15:06:59 2009
What is the name of the carving that is mounted on the front of the old sailing ships?
Q. What is the name of the carving that is mounted on the front of the old sailing ships?
Asked by Robert P - Sun Dec 23 20:27:57 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's called a figurehead. See definition 2: From fig ure head noun 1. a person who is head of a group, company, etc., in title but actually has no real authority or responsibility: Most modern kings and queens are figureheads. 2. Nautical. a carved full-length figure or bust built into the bow of a sailing ship.
Answered by Yaybob - Sun Dec 23 20:38:46 2007
Q. What is the name of the carving that is mounted on the front of the old sailing ships?
Asked by Robert P - Sun Dec 23 20:27:57 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's called a figurehead. See definition 2: From fig ure head noun 1. a person who is head of a group, company, etc., in title but actually has no real authority or responsibility: Most modern kings and queens are figureheads. 2. Nautical. a carved full-length figure or bust built into the bow of a sailing ship.
Answered by Yaybob - Sun Dec 23 20:38:46 2007
can you make a business with sailing ships?
Q. for tourism what would be great? cruising around? having a restaurant on it?
Asked by prince - Sun Apr 13 17:33:33 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, you can. Some already have. I would imagine it wouldn't hurt to have another. best wishes!
Answered by Unstoppable Dreams - Mon Apr 14 00:03:54 2008
Q. for tourism what would be great? cruising around? having a restaurant on it?
Asked by prince - Sun Apr 13 17:33:33 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, you can. Some already have. I would imagine it wouldn't hurt to have another. best wishes!
Answered by Unstoppable Dreams - Mon Apr 14 00:03:54 2008
What is the origin of the term top gallant (garrant)on sailing ships?
Q. What is the origin of the term top gallant (garrant)on sailing ships?
Asked by rohini - Sat Jun 6 07:00:06 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Topgallant (which is what you asked about) is in fact the third portion of a mast above the deck. If you look at a detailed illustration of a square-rigged ship, you'll find that the mast can made up of as many as four sections. They were built this way because it's difficult to find a tree tall enough to reach that height. The yards, stays and sails attached to this portion of the mast would be referred to as "Topgallant" yards, stays and sails. I cannot find any reference as to how the name came about.
Answered by Larry M - Mon Jun 8 15:37:12 2009
Q. What is the origin of the term top gallant (garrant)on sailing ships?
Asked by rohini - Sat Jun 6 07:00:06 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Topgallant (which is what you asked about) is in fact the third portion of a mast above the deck. If you look at a detailed illustration of a square-rigged ship, you'll find that the mast can made up of as many as four sections. They were built this way because it's difficult to find a tree tall enough to reach that height. The yards, stays and sails attached to this portion of the mast would be referred to as "Topgallant" yards, stays and sails. I cannot find any reference as to how the name came about.
Answered by Larry M - Mon Jun 8 15:37:12 2009
How did sailing ships dock?
Q. without engines how did sailing ships in the 1600-1700 dock?
Asked by holidayxman - Wed Mar 21 17:27:19 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They had oars to manuever their ship into the berth along with the lines thrown to the men on the docks. We still dock most sailing ships the same way, drop the sails... push it along and pull then tie off the line
Answered by Tapestry6 - Wed Mar 21 17:31:10 2007
Q. without engines how did sailing ships in the 1600-1700 dock?
Asked by holidayxman - Wed Mar 21 17:27:19 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They had oars to manuever their ship into the berth along with the lines thrown to the men on the docks. We still dock most sailing ships the same way, drop the sails... push it along and pull then tie off the line
Answered by Tapestry6 - Wed Mar 21 17:31:10 2007
Does anyone know the name of any ships sailing from India to England in 1923?
Q. Preferably steamships and any other info about the ships would be gratefully recieved.
Asked by DOCPOV - Mon Aug 28 14:34:13 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. hope this helps you out some lots and lots of info Steamship travel, the railways, the postal system and the telegraph were all the *1923 Crop of India. - 61k -
Answered by Littlebigdog - Mon Aug 28 16:46:02 2006
Q. Preferably steamships and any other info about the ships would be gratefully recieved.
Asked by DOCPOV - Mon Aug 28 14:34:13 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. hope this helps you out some lots and lots of info Steamship travel, the railways, the postal system and the telegraph were all the *1923 Crop of India. - 61k -
Answered by Littlebigdog - Mon Aug 28 16:46:02 2006
do u know a site where i can find models of sailing ships from the xvth century?
Q. it is for a work and its urgently!!!pls
Asked by dark_beauty_of_mistery - Thu Jan 11 14:15:49 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Visit this link. I hope it helps. Good luck. Adub
Answered by A Dub - Thu Jan 11 23:15:48 2007
Q. it is for a work and its urgently!!!pls
Asked by dark_beauty_of_mistery - Thu Jan 11 14:15:49 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Visit this link. I hope it helps. Good luck. Adub
Answered by A Dub - Thu Jan 11 23:15:48 2007
Why are ships sailing in the waters off Somalia not armed to prevent piracy and hostage taking?
Q. Why are ships sailing in the waters off Somalia not armed to prevent piracy and hostage taking?
Asked by Graham H - Fri Apr 10 23:35:24 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. By international law it is illegal to arm merchant vessels.
Answered by Hondo - Fri Apr 10 23:38:08 2009
Q. Why are ships sailing in the waters off Somalia not armed to prevent piracy and hostage taking?
Asked by Graham H - Fri Apr 10 23:35:24 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. By international law it is illegal to arm merchant vessels.
Answered by Hondo - Fri Apr 10 23:38:08 2009
What do you call those statues of women or dragons that you find on the bow of old sailing ships?
Q. What do you call those statues of women or dragons that you find on the bow of old sailing ships?
Asked by DJ Jazzy Bustos - Wed Oct 18 20:57:07 2006 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The ship's figurehead. There is a certain magic about a figurehead which has never entirely faded. A ship without a figurehead was like a ship without a sail, making the figurehead a lasting symbol of the ship's permanence. Of all the objects made by man, the ship almost achieves a life of its own. When considering a figurehead, therefore, it is important to remember the ship that bore her. The ships have gone, but these wooden angels remain to tell their tales to those who care to listen.
Answered by hoover - Wed Oct 18 21:23:34 2006
Q. What do you call those statues of women or dragons that you find on the bow of old sailing ships?
Asked by DJ Jazzy Bustos - Wed Oct 18 20:57:07 2006 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The ship's figurehead. There is a certain magic about a figurehead which has never entirely faded. A ship without a figurehead was like a ship without a sail, making the figurehead a lasting symbol of the ship's permanence. Of all the objects made by man, the ship almost achieves a life of its own. When considering a figurehead, therefore, it is important to remember the ship that bore her. The ships have gone, but these wooden angels remain to tell their tales to those who care to listen.
Answered by hoover - Wed Oct 18 21:23:34 2006
In the Old Sailing ships, what was ment by a Grass line?
Q. A grass line had to do with messages/mail from ship to ship.
Asked by uhoodie - Sat Feb 17 18:17:15 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. it was a "hemp" rope, not very large in diameter, that was thrown from one ship to another and small items were sent from one to the other on it. similar to a bo'sun's chair in the modern navy.
Answered by stewpid - Sun Feb 18 11:57:18 2007
Q. A grass line had to do with messages/mail from ship to ship.
Asked by uhoodie - Sat Feb 17 18:17:15 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. it was a "hemp" rope, not very large in diameter, that was thrown from one ship to another and small items were sent from one to the other on it. similar to a bo'sun's chair in the modern navy.
Answered by stewpid - Sun Feb 18 11:57:18 2007
Four Japanese ships are sailing to kill Humback whales along with other species of Whales, What Do you Think?
Q. Is it real Science and exploration or Food?
Asked by Smack A - Tue Nov 20 00:15:05 2007 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't care.
Answered by Max - Tue Nov 20 00:17:35 2007
Q. Is it real Science and exploration or Food?
Asked by Smack A - Tue Nov 20 00:15:05 2007 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't care.
Answered by Max - Tue Nov 20 00:17:35 2007
How did Ben Franklin's Understanding of the Gulf stream help 18th century sailing ships move efficently across?
Q. the Atlantic Ocean
Asked by SHAREN - Fri Feb 12 22:49:05 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. He realized that the Gulf Stream was part of the Atlantic Ocean Gyro that allowed sailing ships going to Europe to use a more northerly route while sailing ships coming from Europe were aided by a more southerly course direction.
Answered by Warren S - Fri Feb 12 23:32:12 2010
Q. the Atlantic Ocean
Asked by SHAREN - Fri Feb 12 22:49:05 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. He realized that the Gulf Stream was part of the Atlantic Ocean Gyro that allowed sailing ships going to Europe to use a more northerly route while sailing ships coming from Europe were aided by a more southerly course direction.
Answered by Warren S - Fri Feb 12 23:32:12 2010
where can i find information on ships and sailing in the colonial period?
Q. i have a report due and i cant find any information on this i need help! but my dumb teacher said i cant use wikipedia!!!
Asked by Tardre! - Tue Nov 11 15:12:37 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I agree with STS1SS about Wikipedia. It is written by anyone that thinks they know the answer. I've found quite a few mistakes about sailing vessels in Wiki myself. Google 18th century sailing or 18th century ships You'll find plenty to read.
Answered by threesheave - Tue Nov 11 22:36:50 2008
Q. i have a report due and i cant find any information on this i need help! but my dumb teacher said i cant use wikipedia!!!
Asked by Tardre! - Tue Nov 11 15:12:37 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I agree with STS1SS about Wikipedia. It is written by anyone that thinks they know the answer. I've found quite a few mistakes about sailing vessels in Wiki myself. Google 18th century sailing or 18th century ships You'll find plenty to read.
Answered by threesheave - Tue Nov 11 22:36:50 2008
What are the uses of sailing ships (1700s - modern day)?
Q. I need really quickly please!@!@!@!
Asked by holbla - Wed Nov 18 23:57:13 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Cargo and passenger transportation, ships of war, and fishing.
Answered by tom - Thu Nov 19 03:29:54 2009
Q. I need really quickly please!@!@!@!
Asked by holbla - Wed Nov 18 23:57:13 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Cargo and passenger transportation, ships of war, and fishing.
Answered by tom - Thu Nov 19 03:29:54 2009
Why did they put womens faces on the bow of sailing ships?
Q. Why did they put womens faces on the bow of sailing ships?
Asked by George H - Tue Jun 27 15:54:23 2006 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. because sailors have a very close bond with their ships. the two great loves of a sailor, the ship and Women!
Answered by sweettea - Tue Jun 27 16:00:49 2006
Q. Why did they put womens faces on the bow of sailing ships?
Asked by George H - Tue Jun 27 15:54:23 2006 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. because sailors have a very close bond with their ships. the two great loves of a sailor, the ship and Women!
Answered by sweettea - Tue Jun 27 16:00:49 2006
How does an old sailing ship's (Elizabethan era) steering system work?
Q. I'm aware that not all the old sailing ships used wheels, but those are the kind that I'd like to learn about. I know the names of certain parts (wheel, whipstaff, tiller, etc), but are there any good explanations of how all the parts work together to move the rudder? Better yet, are there any videos showing such a thing being built or deconstructed? I'm writing something about old style sailing ships and it'd really help me out to get a better grasp on how this works.
Asked by jacks_liver - Sat Feb 27 22:19:08 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I think the links below is going to be the best you will find. However, there is really no "rocket science" involved here... the techniques of steering a larger sailing vessel has not really changed at all - except now on large sailboats the added use of hydraulics has made the steering easier. The wheel vs the tiller is still a matter or personal preference; both of course, are used to turn the rudder. Most sail boats under 30 feet (for example) still use a rudder, while over 30 feet will use a wheel... In some cases, a sailboat over 70 feet will also have hydraulics to make the steering easier. John
Answered by Capt. John - Sun Feb 28 05:28:07 2010
Q. I'm aware that not all the old sailing ships used wheels, but those are the kind that I'd like to learn about. I know the names of certain parts (wheel, whipstaff, tiller, etc), but are there any good explanations of how all the parts work together to move the rudder? Better yet, are there any videos showing such a thing being built or deconstructed? I'm writing something about old style sailing ships and it'd really help me out to get a better grasp on how this works.
Asked by jacks_liver - Sat Feb 27 22:19:08 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I think the links below is going to be the best you will find. However, there is really no "rocket science" involved here... the techniques of steering a larger sailing vessel has not really changed at all - except now on large sailboats the added use of hydraulics has made the steering easier. The wheel vs the tiller is still a matter or personal preference; both of course, are used to turn the rudder. Most sail boats under 30 feet (for example) still use a rudder, while over 30 feet will use a wheel... In some cases, a sailboat over 70 feet will also have hydraulics to make the steering easier. John
Answered by Capt. John - Sun Feb 28 05:28:07 2010
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