Explore the intriguing and lesser-known sea trade routes that shaped unique maritime history.
Hidden Currents of Ancient Shipping
Explore the lesser-known maritime pathways and unique terms linked to unusual sea trade routes throughout history.
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Across
- 1. Coastal region heavily traveled by trade vessels
- 2. Small, highly maneuverable sailing ship used by Portuguese
- 6. Treacherous southern tip passage for sailing ships
- 8. Modern shipping giant with historic roots in sea trade
- 9. Seasonal winds guiding Indian Ocean traders
- 12. Large trading ship prominent in the 15th century
- 13. Sea region linked to northern European trade routes
- 17. Mangrove palms found along tropical sea trade coasts
Down
- 3. Person who charted new marine trade passages
- 4. Circular wind pattern impacting Atlantic trade winds
- 5. Group of islands often complicating trade navigation
- 7. Navigational guidance through unfamiliar waters
- 10. Light timber used historically in shipbuilding and trade
- 11. Underwater hazard affecting trade path choices
- 14. Narrow waterways crucial for controlling sea trade
- 15. Large sailing ship used by Europeans for transoceanic trade
- 16. Historic Chinese port integral to unusual trading networks
- 18. Highly sought-after commodities driving many sea routes
- 19. Traditional Arab sailing vessel with lateen sails
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