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. …
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. …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
When navigating waterways with unknown depths a lead line was used to quickly give measurements in order to keep the vessel from running aground. Printables: Additional Links: An explanation …