The Evolution of Watercraft

By 16kswanson
  • B.C. 3000- Egyptians and Mesopotamians use cedar rafts to travel the Nile and other rivers.
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    B.C. 3000- Egyptians and Mesopotamians use cedar rafts to travel the Nile and other rivers.

    Ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamians use cedar from Lebanon and other places to make boats. The Egyptians made larger boats to sail the Mediterranean.
  • B.C. 12-1100Phoenicians create new warships
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    B.C. 12-1100Phoenicians create new warships

    Phoenicians are now best seafarers of ancient world. They have an innovative navy.
  • c. 260-55 B.C. First Roman Navy
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    c. 260-55 B.C. First Roman Navy

    First Roman Navy created. Ships ram into eachother and are used as warships, revolutionizing Naval Warfare
  • Germanic "Viking" Ships
    Jan 1, 600

    Germanic "Viking" Ships

    Germanic Tribes in and around Norway travel to places such as Iceland and North America
  • 15 and 16th century Carracks, Galleons and Galleys
    Jan 1, 1400

    15 and 16th century Carracks, Galleons and Galleys

    So called "Pirate Ships" were used, with on board cannons and multiple masts and sails.
  • Steamboats

    Steamboats

    Steamboat was invented, but wasn't succesfully used until the 1810's and 20's
  • Iron Ships

    Iron Ships

    Iron ships are used by the Royal Navy and by Americans in the Civil War.
  • World War II, aircraft carriers and new ships

    World War II, aircraft carriers and new ships

    Ships held jets on hangars on top of the ship.
  • 20th and 21st Century Innovations

    20th and 21st Century Innovations

    Ships have guided missiles, 360 degree radar systems, canons, guns and are used for everything
  • Boats today

    Boats today

    Boats used for fishing, sailing, kayak touring, recreation, cargo moving, and many other things.