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=Ship= |
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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). |
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 In History== |
==Ships In History== |
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Since man could dig out a log, |
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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==Ships in the SCA== |
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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=== |
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''Don't touch please. I'm going to work on it some more after I come home, but feel free to leave comments and facts. Thanks- WanderingSpy'' |
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The following is a list of period ships: |
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*Brigantine ([[17th century]] on) |
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*Caravels ([[15th century]] on) |
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*Carrack (15th-16th century) |
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*Cog (10th-12th century) |
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*Fireships (full period) |
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*Galleon ([[16th century]] on) |
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*Galley (4th to [[14th century]]) |
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*Knarr (Viking era) |
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*Longship (Viking era) |
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*Schooner (16th-[[17th century]] on) |
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==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. |
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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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*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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*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. |
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Revision as of 08:01, 24 September 2004
Ship
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.
Ships in the SCA
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.
List of Period Ships
The following is a list of period ships:
- Brigantine (17th century on)
- Caravels (15th century on)
- Carrack (15th-16th century)
- Cog (10th-12th century)
- Fireships (full period)
- Galleon (16th century on)
- Galley (4th to 14th century)
- Knarr (Viking era)
- Longship (Viking era)
- Schooner (16th-17th century on)
Terminology
Obviously, if you are a sea dog, you have to sound like one!
- Fleet, Flotilla- A group of ships.
- Convoy- A group of merchant or trade ships.
- Navy- A group of military 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.
