Boat Facts

Amelia Khatri

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Summary

Boat Facts explores the profound impact of maritime vessels on civilization, tracing their evolution from simple canoes to advanced cruise ships and submarines. Boats have been pivotal in facilitating global trade, exploration, and warfare, significantly influencing cultural exchange and technological innovation.

Early boat builders displayed remarkable ingenuity, evident in vessels like Egyptian feluccas and Viking longships, showcasing the scientific principles of buoyancy and hull design.

The book investigates boats' crucial role in the Age of Exploration, particularly vessels like the caravel and galleon, which enabled European powers to establish global trade routes. These voyages profoundly affected cultural exchange, resource distribution, and geopolitical power dynamics.

Modern boat technology, including the design and construction of large cruise ships and submarines, presents complex engineering challenges. By examining archaeological findings, historical records, and engineering reports, Boat Facts offers fresh insights into the evolution of boat technology.

The book progresses chronologically, starting with ancient watercraft, moving through the Age of Exploration, and concluding with modern maritime engineering, recognizing the limitations of covering every single boat ever made and instead focuses on representative examples. This comprehensive approach provides a deeper appreciation for the ingenuity and innovation that have shaped the maritime world.

Available since: 02/18/2025.

Print length: 72 pages.

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