Quiz: Ships in the Age of Sail
Quiz: Ships in the Age of Sail
Find out how much you know about the great wooden ships that helped Europe wage naval war, explore the world, and establish global trade during the Age of Sail.
The ability to build wooden-hulled sailing ships such as brigantines, schooners, and full-rigged ships allowed Europeans to engage in naval warfare, cross vast oceans to discover new territories, and establish profitable trade routes. The Age of Sail finally ended when the Industrial Revolution introduced steam powered iron ships.
With this ASME quiz, find out what you know about the great ships in the Age of Sail.
With this ASME quiz, find out what you know about the great ships in the Age of Sail.
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