A History of the Navy in 100 Objects

Sea Anchor from the USS Constitution


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As we continue through our naval history journey, keep in mind that for much of recorded history, one of the only other non-manpowered methods of propulsion on the high seas was wind. Raises the obvious question of what do when the wind dies. Today we discuss a piece of equipment called a "sea anchor" and how the most famous ship in the U.S. Navy worked to solve the problem of no wind during the War of 1812.
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A History of the Navy in 100 ObjectsBy The United States Naval Academy

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