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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, "A boat can fit onto a ship, but a ship cannot fit onto a boat." 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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| ⚫ | 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, "A boat can fit onto a ship, but a ship cannot fit onto a boat." 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 |
==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, longships 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, longships were predominant. |
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| ⚫ | Obviously, due to an utter lack of sea battles, ships are nearly non-existant in the SCA (at least, in the [[Midrealm]]). But, that doesn't mean you can't be knowlegeable about ships, or even crew one! A Viking who knows diddly about the Longship would be laughed out of his own community. Perhaps your persona owns, crews, or captains one of these vessels. |
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===List of Period Ships=== |
===List of Period Ships=== |
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The following is a list of period ships: |
The following is a list of period ships: |
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*Brigantine ([[17th century]] on) |
*Brigantine ([[17th century]] on) |
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*Caravel ([[15th century]] on) |
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*Carrack (15th-16th century) |
*Carrack ([[15th century|15th]]-[[16th century]]) |
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*Cog (10th-12th century) |
*Cog ([[10th century|10th]]-[[12th century]]) |
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*Fireship (full period) |
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*Galleon ([[16th century]] on) |
*Galleon ([[16th century]] on) |
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*Galley (4th to [[14th century]]) |
*Galley (4th to [[14th century]]) |
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*Knarr (Viking era) |
*Knarr (Viking era) |
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*Longship (Viking era) |
*Longship (Viking era) |
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*Schooner (16th-[[17th century]] on) |
*Schooner ([[16th century|16th]]-[[17th century]] on) |
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===Famous Period Ships=== |
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* Santa Maria |
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* [[Francis Drake|Golden Hind]] |
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* Mary Rose |
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===Famous Period Captains=== |
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* Sir [[Francis Drake]] - military captain, circumnavigated the world |
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* [[Eric the Red]] - discovered [[Greenland]] |
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* [[Leif Ericsson]] - landed in Canada |
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* Ferdinand [[Magellan]] - first to circumnavigate the world |
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* Christopher [[Colombus]] - discovered the [[Carribean]] |
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| ⚫ | Obviously, due to an utter lack of real sea battles, ships are nearly non-existant in the [[SCA]] (at least, in the [[Midrealm]]). But, that doesn't mean you can't be knowlegeable about ships, or even crew one! A Viking who knows diddly-squat about the Longship would be laughed out of his own community. Perhaps your [[persona]] owns, crews, 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! |
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]]). |
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**Convoy - A group of merchant or trade ships. |
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**[[Navy]] - A group of military ships. |
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*Bottom- The ship, sans sails or mast or rigging; i.e. the hull and decks. |
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*Bottom - The ship, sans sails or mast or rigging; i.e. the hull and decks. |
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*Sail - Unit of ship; ex. "The English have a fleet of 50 sail". Also, the thing that makes most ships go. |
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*Bow- Front of ship. |
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*Bow - Front of ship. |
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*Stern - Back of ship. |
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*Starboard - Right side of ship. |
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*Port - Left side of ship. |
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*Deck - Floor or level of ship. |
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*Rigging - All the ropes and such. |
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*Maidenhead- The decorative carving on the bow of many ships. |
*Maidenhead - The decorative [[carving]] on the bow of many ships. |
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See also: |
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* [[pirate]] |
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Revision as of 13:07, 24 September 2004
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, "A boat can fit onto a ship, but a ship cannot fit onto a boat." 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).
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
The following is a 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
- Santa Maria
- Golden Hind
- Mary Rose
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
Ships in the SCA
Obviously, due to an utter lack of real sea battles, ships are nearly non-existant in the SCA (at least, in the Midrealm). But, that doesn't mean you can't be knowlegeable about ships, or even crew one! A Viking who knows diddly-squat about the Longship would be laughed out of his own community. Perhaps your persona owns, crews, or captains one of these vessels.
Terminology
Obviously, if you are a sea dog, you have to sound like one!
- 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; ex. "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.
- Maidenhead - The decorative carving on the bow of many ships.
See also:
