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May 1, 1000
1100 BC
There were two different kinds of ships. A squat and a tubby sailboat. It carried passengers and trading goods. The longer boat was made for war, these were used during the Greek and Roman times. -
Period: May 1, 1000 to
1000 BC- 1839 AD
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May 21, 1100
260-255 BC
The long ship was introduced to the Mediterranean navies. -
May 23, 1200
15th Century AD
A humble Europian ship was propelled by one single sail. The oarsmen have changed very little in the design since the time of the Phoenicians. Boats and ships have had tons of improvements and new designs along with ways of running. -
May 23, 1300
16th century AD
The largest ship in the 15th century was the Spanish Carrack. This ship could easily out do the caravel. The Spanish Carrack was 1000 tons compared to the caravel which weighed 250 tons. -
May 23, 1400
17th-18th Century
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May 29, 1500
1955- Hovercraft
Info. for The Hovercraft was a boat/ship that floats and reaches speeds at 140 km. per hour! -
1959- Cargo Ships
The N.S. Savannah was one of the first nuclear powered cargo ships. This ship was able to travel for three and a half years with out refuelling. -
1980's- Container Ships and Supertankers
The Cargo ship carry huge metal boxes and heavy stuff. The modern cargo ship could carry thousands of containers. These containers were loaded off and on to trucks then carried off.
The Supertanker was one of the largest ships ever made and this special ship was made for transporting oil. -
1900's- Cruise Liners
Cruise liners aren't made for the military and carrying heavy duty cargo, they are made for carrying hundreds of people. This boat has restraunts, shops, cinema, and other recreation activities. All of these modern day boats have been here to help keep our country safe.