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What was it like at sea in the Tudor times?
Life was extremely bad, there food would be dirty and rotten. Also the ships would have been infested with mice and worms. Aswell as that though many sailors had to sleep on deck in cold winter nights with just there 1 set of clothes on. Isn't that awful?
What does a swallow symbolise?
the swallow symbolises home. as sailors in the navy would see swallows as they got closer to home from the sea.
What were the fears of explorers and sailors?
What were two reasons why were the first explorers fearful to sail?
Why did Tudor explorers eat sea biscuit with beetles in it?
The ships' biscuits became infested with beetles because nobody had found a method of preventing the beetles getting into the biscuits. This continued for hundreds of years after the Tudors.
What is Hernando Cortes's favorite food?
Sea biscuits and salt cod and meat as sailors ate on ships those days
What did sailers call a journey by sea?
Sailors call long sea journeys by sea "Voyages"
What disease did sailors often get in Tudor times and why?
Sailors in Tudor times often suffered from scurvy due to a lack of vitamin C in their diets during long sea voyages. Scurvy is a deficiency disease that can cause fatigue, joint pain, swollen gums, and even death if left untreated. This was common on ships as fresh fruits and vegetables that contain vitamin C were not readily available for long periods at sea.
How long do sea monkeys stay babies?
As long as they stay babies is how long they stay babies.
When was Sea Songs for Landlocked Sailors created?
Sea Songs for Landlocked Sailors was created in 1999.
Did the Mary Rose sailors have Scurvy?
No none of the sailors on the Mary Rose had scurvy. Mary Rose sank on her maiden voyage and her crew were not at sea long enough to get it.
Can sea animals stay under water for a long time?
a few of the sea animals cannot stay under water for a long time.
How did sailors use the constellations long ago?
Sailors used constellations as a navigational aid to determine their position at sea. By observing the position of specific constellations relative to the horizon, they could establish their direction and make adjustments to stay on course. This practice, known as celestial navigation, helped sailors navigate the open oceans before the invention of modern navigational tools.
Name of a Tudor sea explorer?
The most famous Tudor sea explorer was called sir Francis Drake (1542-1596)
Why do Americans call us limeys?
During the 18th and early 19th century, after long periods at sea, sailors were afflicted by a condition known as scurvy. It was eventually discovered that this condition was caused by a lack of vitamin C during long sea voyages. To cure the problem, British sailors were given a ration of limes. American sailors were amused by this and started calling the British sailors Limeys which quickly spread to British people in general.
How long did the titanic stay on sea for?
4 Days
What was it like at sea in the Tudor times?
Life was extremely bad, there food would be dirty and rotten. Also the ships would have been infested with mice and worms. Aswell as that though many sailors had to sleep on deck in cold winter nights with just there 1 set of clothes on. Isn't that awful?
Who sings a sea shanty?
SAILORS!
