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the water was dead calm. it was a flat sea which was unusual for that time of year. the waves hitting the sides of icebergs made certain sounds and they used this to gauge the distance of the icebergs from the boat.
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Why were ligthhouse built?
To shake people <---(shake people? what you on about?) lighthouses were built for ships to be able to see that they are close to the harbour and to stop crashing inot rocks and the breakwater.
To solve the British crew stealing problem. The U.S. sends __________ to settle things. They _____ Jays Treaty. And the British agree to ______ troops. The French see this as _____ and ____ our ships.?
John Jay, sign, withdraw, betrayal, attack.
People accused of crimes are guaranteed what rights?
The right to an attorney Umm, get arrested. There are no rights anymore. You have the right to say, "Yes, officer," and anything outside that will earn you a world of hurt. I worked in law for 20 years, and I see very few good police officers any more.
Why did the American officers at Bunker Hill tell their men not to fire 'until you see the whites in their eyes'?
William Prescott was a Colonel in Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He is the one that instructed his soldiers not to fire on the enemy until they were close enough to make eye contact.
Why was the battle of breeds hill seen as an important battle in the fight for America's independence?
The Battle of Breeds Hill was an important battle during the American Revolution because it was one of the first major battles. Due to limited amounts of rebel gun powder, troops were told to not shoot until they could see the whites of the enemys' eyes. They were also told to aim for commanding officers in the British army to help demoralize the enemy. Even though the British won the Battle of Breeds Hill, about 1 in 6 of their officers were killed. American troops were forced to retreat because the supply of gunpowder was used up. Even though the Americans lost this battle, it showed to the British and the rest of the world that Americans were willing to risk their lives to fight for their freedom.
Who was the look-out on the Titanic?
Frederick Fleet and Reginald Lee were the lookouts on the RMS Titanic when the ship struck the iceberg. There were others, whose names I do not know. The lookouts were not given any binoculars, (because the ships officers did not have any binoculars to give to the lookouts), so the lookouts had to rely on their eyesight alone to spot icebergs. The ship hit the berg at night and should have had a searchlight to help them see into the darkness. The lookouts did their best, but, without binoculars, no moon, no searchlight, a calm sea and no waves hitting the iceberg to make it easier to see, they were unable to see the iceberg in time to avoid a collision.
How far until you can see an iceberg?
The lookouts on Titanic spotted the iceberg with less than forty seconds to impact.
Did anybody see the iceberg on the Titanic?
One or both of the lookouts saw the iceberg before collision, and the pilot tried to steer away, but the forward speed of the Titanic took it into the iceberg anyway, smashing in the hull on the starboard (right) side near the bow.
Why did the lookout not see the iceberg coming?
There have been entire chapters and perhaps entire books written about Titanic's lookouts and the iceberg. Author Tim Maltin had proposed a "refraction" theory with devastating success. One of the many reasons, however, is that when water is rough, as it usually is, water sloshes against the base of an iceberg, making it visible. However, on the night of the sinking there were no waves and nothing to see (and no moonlight with which to see them).
What man on the titanic saw the iceberg?
The lookouts, Mr. Frederick Fleet and Mr. Reginald Lee, spotted the iceberg first, about 37 seconds before it was hit. As the berg passed by and during the collision, many passengers on deck would have been able to see it as well.
Why didn't officers appreciate the calm night when the Titanic sank?
They coudn't see or hear the waves crashing on the iceberg .
Who warned iceberg right ahead on the Titanic?
Fredrick Fleet is the first person to see the iceberg captin smith captin smith I thought it was the watch people
Why did the ship hit the iceberg?
Going to fast, ignoring the warnings of icebergs from other ships, not enough lookouts, on a dark night icebergs are difficult to see, you only see the water splashing at its waterline until you get very close.
What time was iceberg sighted?
If you mean the Titanic - see related question.
Why is a collision with an iceberg unlikely to occur today?
Today ships have radars that see through night and fog, making it possible to avoid ice bergs.
How is diversity like an iceberg?
The Cultural Iceberg (English) When we see an iceberg, the portion which is visible above water.
Who spotted the iceberg on the Titanic?
It could be said 2 people spotted it, as we will never know which saw it first. Frederick Fleet was the first of the two lookouts to spot the berg first, and he telephoned the bridge. By the time the sixth officer, who received the call, reported the sighting to the officer of the watch, first officer Murdoch, Murdoch had already seen the berg as well of his own accord as he was rushing into the wheelhouse with his orders of hard-a-starboard and full speed astern. As such, both the Murdoch and Fleet saw the iceberg at virtually the same time, though it is likely that Fleet saw it only seconds earlier than Murdoch.
