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Who was the most important person on board a sailing ship?
Who was the most important person on board a sailing ship?
- The fir
- The crew
- The shipmaster (correct)
- The mates
What was the role of the 'mates' on a sailing ship?
What was the role of the 'mates' on a sailing ship?
- They were responsible for choosing the crew
- They navigated the ship during the voyage
- They helped the shipmaster manage the ship (correct)
- They were in charge of ordering supplies
What type of ship had a crew that was different from a naval ship?
What type of ship had a crew that was different from a naval ship?
- Exploration ship
- Pirate ship
- Fishing ship
- Merchant ship (correct)
What was the main occupation of the men who worked on sailing ships?
What was the main occupation of the men who worked on sailing ships?
How long could the men be at sea while working on a sailing ship?
How long could the men be at sea while working on a sailing ship?
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