3 Items Tagged "sailing"
As trade between nations and continents increased, so did the amount of and size of the ships required for this industry. One of the most important faces of…
Up until about 1000 AD, boats were steered with a rudder (usually an oar), that had to be held by the sailors on board. By doing so, they…
The lateen sail, known for its triangular design, revolutionized sailing as a whole. Aside from the mast, it was also fitted to a crossbar (which would later become…