Been doing some research into Carracks. So far I have been able to determine that they cover about 80 miles per day. What I can't find out is did they sail at night or would they weigh anchor and stay in one place at night? Does anyone know? And can you provide any references?
Many thanks
Blakey
Any way why do you need to know this? And dont say its for D&D, we're not allowed to talk about D&D here, so it better be good.
I dunno, thats kinda like asking when goin on family vacations do you stop at a motel or just keep cruising? Some people stop, some people drive in shifts, some people take a bunch of coffee and no-doze and drive on into the night, knowhatimena?
Okay, so would 80 miles in a day assume an 8 hour sailing day (e.g. speed of 10 miles an hour?). I have no idea what sort of average speeds a carrack might get up to.
Any way why do you need to know this? And dont say its for D&D, we're not allowed to talk about D&D here, so it better be good.
Reason: I'm writing a book and need to know the answer for that.
But yeah 80 miles in day, I think they would of stopped somewhere like you said, probably get alot further than 80 miles if they was sailing all night too, that is if winds are favorable, so who knows?
Thanks!
They worked in shifts and went all day and all night. With between 200-500 people on board. Stars where prime good for navigation.
So we are talking 80 miles in 24 hours or 3.3 miles per hour?
So we are talking 80 miles in 24 hours or 3.3 miles per hour 2.87 knots?
They worked in shifts and went all day and all night. With between 200-500 people on board. Stars where prime good for navigation.
So we are talking 80 miles in 24 hours or 3.3 miles per hour?
With 500-1000 tonns of cargo (including food, cannons or whatever), yes. They where big, long range, and tough enough to survive (most) ocean storms. They would be out for 3-12 months at a time.
Caravels where the smaller, faster ones. But still, with a crew of 20-50, they could sail at night. They would go for weeks. Though since they traveled closer to shore, they could restock easier.
EDIT: Quick teh googlez shows a carrack's max speed is 8 knots. Max is usually measured under optimal conditions which, of course, would indicate an unladen vessel. So yeah, 3 knots is probably an accurate estimate.
EDIT2: Teh googlez also shows an average speed of 80 miles per day. Exactly what the OP said. Soooo ... lrn2googlez, nub.
ZB, when you calculated the average speed, did you factor in the fact that those were probably nautical miles, rather than standard? Nautical miles are worth more, kinda like USD versus Canadian dollars.
I used teh googlez to find a converter (mph to knot) and then confirmed the calculations via Wikipedia - also reached by teh googlez. Ya'all should learn how to, like, googlez stuff.
Math derp:
80 miles (not specified as nautical or not, unfortunately) in a 24 hour period means, as the OP calculated, 3.33 miles per hour. 1mph = .868976 knots. 3.33 mph x .868976 knots = 2.89 knots.
In other words, the math is right so long as the OP's assumption that the original ...80 miles in a 24 hour period) was using conventional mile measurement. If not, oh well.
Ok, let's say the original expression was in nautical miles. What then? Well, there's 1.151 mph per knot. We had a speed of 3.33 conventional mph. 3.33*1.151 = 3.82 knots.
I think. ;)
It's what happens when I get caught up in a Wiki page about nothing.
I was more referring to the OP and the idea of ocean boats stopping every night.
/ end of thread.
And since this is for a work of fiction as opposed to a science experiment/ study, then make it up.
/ end of thread.
some writers perfer to base stuff in reality...
And since this is for a work of fiction as opposed to a science experiment/ study, then make it up.
/ end of thread.
some writers perfer to base stuff in reality...
So?
He's not writing a technical manual.
And how many readers are going to say "What the hell! He wrote that boat going 95 miles in one day whereas I KNOW they can only do 80! This book is terrible! It has broken my immersion!!"?
So... yeah.
So?
He's not writing a technical manual.
And how many readers are going to say "What the hell! He wrote that boat going 95 miles in one day whereas I KNOW they can omly do 80! This book is terrible! It has broken my immersion!!"?
So... yeah.
ZB would. That guy is a jerk.
So?
He's not writing a technical manual.
And how many readers are going to say "What the hell! He wrote that boat going 95 miles in one day whereas I KNOW they can omly do 80! This book is terrible! It has broken my immersion!!"?
So... yeah.
ZB would. That guy is a jerk.
Pffttt.
ZB isn't even sure if his units are Imperial miles or nautical miles to begin with. So even if he did care, he wouldn't know if it were truly wrong or not.
So?
He's not writing a technical manual.
And how many readers are going to say "What the hell! He wrote that boat going 95 miles in one day whereas I KNOW they can omly do 80! This book is terrible! It has broken my immersion!!"?
So... yeah.
ZB would. That guy is a jerk.
Pffttt.
ZB isn't even sure if his units are Imperial miles or nautical miles to begin with. So even if he did care, he wouldn't know if it were truly wrong or not.
His stupidity won't stop his jerkitude. He will still complain.
And how many readers are going to say "What the hell! He wrote that boat going 95 miles in one day whereas I KNOW they can only do 80! This book is terrible! It has broken my immersion!!"?
Do you read a lot of hard science fiction? I've actually seen people get out paper and pencils and start doing advanced mathematical equations while arguing about technical details like how fast a ship can go... And these were starships, nevermind real ships.
And how many readers are going to say "What the hell! He wrote that boat going 95 miles in one day whereas I KNOW they can only do 80! This book is terrible! It has broken my immersion!!"?
Do you read a lot of hard science fiction? I've actually seen people get out paper and pencils and start doing advanced mathematical equations while arguing about technical details like how fast a ship can go... And these were starships, nevermind real ships.
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And how many readers are going to say "What the hell! He wrote that boat going 95 miles in one day whereas I KNOW they can only do 80! This book is terrible! It has broken my immersion!!"?
Do you read a lot of hard science fiction? I've actually seen people get out paper and pencils and start doing advanced mathematical equations while arguing about technical details like how fast a ship can go... And these were starships, nevermind real ships.
Those people need to get a life.
Those people need to get a life.
No we don't!! :Shakefist:
dood, I already calculated all that needs calculatin'. Man, ain't nobody thankful for nothin' no more.
No one cares. Now shut up, and go back to cleaning toilets!
dood, I already calculated all that needs calculatin'. Man, ain't nobody thankful for nothin' no more.
well if it matters i thought it was interesting
dood, I already calculated all that needs calculatin'. Man, ain't nobody thankful for nothin' no more.
well if it matters i thought it was interesting
Quit ****in' up the rotation!
dood, I already calculated all that needs calculatin'. Man, ain't nobody thankful for nothin' no more.
well if it matters i thought it was interesting
It doesn't matter, so...
well if it matters i thought it was interesting
Thank you.