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The Scarce Evidence of the Neolithic Period

The sources for our understanding of the ancient ship For the Paleolithic and Mesolithic there are no written sources or representations of water-crafts, nor do we have any archaeological finds that can help us understand the type of crafts used and the methods of construction of our ancestors. We only rely on learned guessing and […]
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Man and the Sea

We cannot ascertain when Man ventured in the open sea; this question will never be plausibly answered. The great navigator and pioneer in nautical experimental archeology, Thor Heyerdahl rightly said that: “Man learned to use a paddle and a sail well before he rode on an animal back and made a saddle”. Man’s venture on […]
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Departure

Unmooring of alongside vessels with single-screw clockwise vessel Α) Alongside to the starboard The cable is loosened and only the fore SPRING until the fore cable is left. The ‘Slow Ahead’ movement is executed an the SPRING is turned to the towards the fore until the stern has been sufficiently deflected from the pier, given […]
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Anchoring

The process of selecting an anchorage and maneuvering a vessel requires thorough preparation, precise execution, and adherence to good seamanship. Mariners must carefully consider various environmental and operational factors to ensure safety and stability. Below is a detailed guide to anchorage selection, anchor dropping, anchorage checking, mooring, and alongside maneuvers. Anchorage Selection Before proceeding to […]
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Forces Affecting The Vessel

The correct prediction of a vessel’s reaction to a specific command demands the complete comprehension of both the nature and the forces that are applied on it. There are six sources of forces that can influence a vessel. These are the propeller, the rudder, the static line, the anchorage means, the wind, and finally, the […]
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