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Navigation Tools of the Explorers

Back in the 15th century sailors depended on these things to successfully navigate their ships.

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rudderit helped one person to steer a ship
lateentriangular-shaped sails
ampolettaan hour glass that marks time
astrolabemeasured latitude, worked best on land
cross-staffhelped sailors find latitude of their location
carracka strong ship with living quarters and a cargo hold
compassswinging magnetic needle points north
chartlike a map


Mrs. Melberg

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