2.4 What was life like at sea? Flashcards
Nearly all the European explores used a type of ship known as a _______.
caravel
A caravel was between _____ and _____ meters long.
20 and 30
A caravel weighed ______ and _____ tonnes.
50 and 60
Why did they choose the caravel over other types of ships?
Because it was lighter and shorter than many of the other ships that sailed the long distances for trade.
Is being lighter and shorter helped anything?
The short length and low weight made caravels very fast, which was important for crossing large oceans.
Caravels could also sail in most directions and could cope with every rough seas and high winds.
How many people were packed on board a caravel?
Between 25 and 35 men were packed on board a caravel.
Why was illness common?
Illness was common because of the dirty and overcrowded conditions.
What is the disease that many of the sailors suffered from?
Many sailors also suffered with a disease called scurvy.
What is the cause of scurvy?
It is caused by not having enough vitamin C.
What are the jobs the sailors have to do?
They had to clean the decks, mend ropes, control the sails and pump out sea water that had come into the ship.
What is the punishment for sailors who did not follow the orders?
Sailors who did not know follow the orders were sometimes whipped.
What is the name of the group which the sailors were divided into?
Each of group which the sailors were divided into are called a watch.
