Navigation: the Octant
An octant was used to calculate a ship’s position on the earth using the mid-day sun. By drawing a triangle between the sun, the ship, and the horizon line sailors …
Latitude and Longitude
The imaginary lines that run lengthwise and widthwise across the earth were crucial to navigation in the days before GPS. Take a look at how sailors used mathematic calculations to …
Flintlock Musket
This was a common weapon carried onboard SULTANA and across Revolutionary battlefields. Take a look at how it functions as well as some of its potential shortcomings. Printables: Additional …
Living Quarters
Life wasn’t easy for the crew of the original SULTANA. Take a look at their living quarters below deck as you imagine the daily routine of an 18th century sailor. …
Sultana’s Log Books
During the time she was commissioned by the British Royal Navy we have detailed logs on SULTANA’s history including where she sailed, what the weather was like, and how the …
Sultana’s Sails
Learn the names of SULTANA’s sails and how their shapes and positions will differently impact her movement. Printables: Addition Links: An older video exploring what it takes to sail …
Sultana Deck Tour
Learn the major parts on SULTANA including directions and the names of her four decks. Printables: Additional links: Here is an article from the American Sailing Association about the …
Sultana’s Rigging
The lines running from SULTANA’s masts are known as rigging. Each line serves a different function. How is it all organized? Printables: Additional Links: An instructional video on rigging. …
Medical Tools
Vessels like SULTANA carried a doctor or surgeon on board. These are some of the tools of the trade that would be used to assist sick or injured sailors. …