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This overview looks at ships and boats built after 1840. Principally drawing on archaeological, technological and historical sources, it describes vessels used on English inland and coastal waters and in the open sea. The evidence of wrecks and abandoned vessels is drawn on, as well as extant vessels.
2 paź 2024 · Ship - 19th Century, Maritime, Trade: Once the extent and nature of the world’s oceans was established, the final stage of the era of sail had been reached. American independence played a major role determining how the final stage developed.
Shipbuilding: 800–1800. From Viking longships and 14th century carracks to 18th century battleships, the way ships were built evolved greatly between 800 and 1800. For thousands of years, people used boats and ships to fish, travel, explore, trade or fight.
During the 1820’s, the Cunard family bought and sold sailing ships, sailed to and from the West Indies for trade, and was also involved in timber trade with Britain. After Samuel Cunard’s father died, the family-owned business changed its name to S. Cunard and Company.
Shipbuilding: 1800–Present. From the 19th century onwards, ships began to be built from iron and steel. Sails were also replaced with steam engines and paddles with propellers. For thousands of years people have navigated the world’s oceans by ship, whether it was to trade, travel, fight or explore.
Age of Sail merchant ships include merchant ships designed, built, or operated during the Age of Sail.
