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A '''ship''' is a sea vessel. This is not to be confused with a boat, which is also a sea vessel. The rule of thumb is, |
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"A boat can fit onto a ship, but a ship cannot fit onto a boat." |
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So, a ship is just a huge boat. During the age of sail ([[SCA]] [[period]]), a ship was any vessel with three square-sail masts and a bowspirit (the little pole jutting out in front). |
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==Ships in History== |
==Ships in History== |
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Since man could dig out a log, he has been making ships. Over the years, they have taken different shapes. Early ships were simply big boats, with expansions on either side to increase space (the catamaran is a perfect example). Biremes and triremes were ships used first by the Hellenes and were used in differing forms until the [[14th century]], mostly under the term "Galley". Galleys were then rendered obsolete by the more powerful "Man o' War". In the [[Viking]] lands, [[longship]]s were predominant. |
Since man could dig out a log, he has been making ships. Over the years, they have taken different shapes. Early ships were simply big boats, with expansions on either side to increase space (the catamaran is a perfect example). Biremes and triremes were ships used first by the Hellenes and were used in differing forms until the [[14th century]], mostly under the term "Galley". Galleys were then rendered obsolete by the more powerful "Man o' War". In the [[Viking]] lands, [[longship]]s were predominant. |
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===Famous Period Ships=== |
===Famous Period Ships=== |
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* Santa Maria |
* [[Santa Maria]] |
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* [[Francis Drake|Golden Hind]] |
* [[Francis Drake|Golden Hind]] |
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* Mary Rose |
* [[Mary Rose]] |
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* [[Longship|Long Serpent]] |
* [[Longship|Long Serpent]] |
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==Ships in the SCA== |
==Ships in the SCA== |
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Obviously, due to an utter lack of real sea battles, ships are rather uncommon in the [[SCA]]. But, that doesn't mean you can't be knowlegeable about ships |
Obviously, due to an utter lack of real sea battles, ships are rather uncommon in the [[SCA]]. But, that doesn't mean you can't be knowlegeable about ships. A [[Viking]] who knows nothing about [[longship]]s would be laughed out of his own community. Perhaps your [[persona]] owns, sails on, or captains one of these vessels. |
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==Terminology== |
==Terminology== |
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Obviously, if you are a sea dog, you have to sound like one! |
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*''Fleet'', ''Flotilla''- A group of ships. |
*''Fleet'', ''Flotilla''- A group of ships. |
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**''Armada'' - A group of military ships ([[Spanish]]). |
**''Armada'' - A group of military ships ([[Spanish]]). |
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**''Convoy'' - A group of [[merchant]] or |
**''Convoy'' - A group of [[merchant]] or supply ships. |
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**''[[Navy]]'' - A group of military ships. |
**''[[Navy]]'' - A group of military ships. |
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*''Bottom'' - The ship, sans [[sail]]s or mast or rigging; i.e. the hull and decks. |
*''Bottom'' - The ship, sans [[sail]]s or mast or rigging; i.e. the hull and decks. |
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*''Deck'' - Floor or level of ship. |
*''Deck'' - Floor or level of ship. |
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*''Rigging'' - All the [[rope]]s and such. |
*''Rigging'' - All the [[rope]]s and such. |
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*''Figurehead'' - The decorative [[carving]] on the bow of many ships. |
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''See also:'' |
''See also:'' |
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* [[Pirate]] |
* [[Pirate]] |
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* [[Corsair]] |
* [[Corsair]] |
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*[[Viking]] |
* [[Viking]] |
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[[category:artefact (medieval)]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:44, 14 January 2011
Ships in History
Since man could dig out a log, he has been making ships. Over the years, they have taken different shapes. Early ships were simply big boats, with expansions on either side to increase space (the catamaran is a perfect example). Biremes and triremes were ships used first by the Hellenes and were used in differing forms until the 14th century, mostly under the term "Galley". Galleys were then rendered obsolete by the more powerful "Man o' War". In the Viking lands, longships were predominant.
List of Period Ships
- Brigantine (17th century on)
- Caravel (15th century on)
- Carrack (15th-16th century)
- Cog (10th-12th century)
- Fireship (full period)
- Galleon (16th century on)
- Galley (4th to 14th century)
- Knarr (Viking era)
- Longship (Viking era)
- Schooner (16th-17th century on)
Famous Period Ships
Famous Period Captains
- Sir Francis Drake - military captain, circumnavigated the world
- Eric the Red - discovered Greenland
- Leif Ericsson - landed in Canada
- Ferdinand Magellan - first to circumnavigate the world
- Christopher Colombus - discovered the Carribean
Reproduction Ships
Ships in the SCA
Obviously, due to an utter lack of real sea battles, ships are rather uncommon in the SCA. But, that doesn't mean you can't be knowlegeable about ships. A Viking who knows nothing about longships would be laughed out of his own community. Perhaps your persona owns, sails on, or captains one of these vessels.
Terminology
- Fleet, Flotilla- A group of ships.
- Bottom - The ship, sans sails or mast or rigging; i.e. the hull and decks.
- Sail - Unit of ship; e.g. "The English have a fleet of 50 sail". Also, the thing that makes most ships go.
- Bow - Front of ship.
- Stern - Back of ship.
- Starboard - Right side of ship.
- Port - Left side of ship.
- Deck - Floor or level of ship.
- Rigging - All the ropes and such.
- Figurehead - The decorative carving on the bow of many ships.
See also:
