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B.C. 3000- Egyptians and Mesopotamians use cedar rafts to travel the Nile and other rivers.
Ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamians use cedar from Lebanon and other places to make boats. The Egyptians made larger boats to sail the Mediterranean. -
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B.C. 12-1100Phoenicians create new warships
Phoenicians are now best seafarers of ancient world. They have an innovative navy. -
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c. 260-55 B.C. First Roman Navy
First Roman Navy created. Ships ram into eachother and are used as warships, revolutionizing Naval Warfare -
Jan 1, 600
Germanic "Viking" Ships
Germanic Tribes in and around Norway travel to places such as Iceland and North America -
Jan 1, 1400
15 and 16th century Carracks, Galleons and Galleys
So called "Pirate Ships" were used, with on board cannons and multiple masts and sails. -
Steamboats
Steamboat was invented, but wasn't succesfully used until the 1810's and 20's -
Iron Ships
Iron ships are used by the Royal Navy and by Americans in the Civil War. -
World War II, aircraft carriers and new ships
Ships held jets on hangars on top of the ship. -
20th and 21st Century Innovations
Ships have guided missiles, 360 degree radar systems, canons, guns and are used for everything -
Boats today
Boats used for fishing, sailing, kayak touring, recreation, cargo moving, and many other things.
