Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Losing a mast in battle and storms was not uncommon during the Age of Sail, but the consequences could be dire.
This video has been made possible by a Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (#SHARP) grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this article do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Losing a mast in battle and storms was not uncommon during the Age of Sail, but the consequences could be dire.
This video has been made possible by a Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (#SHARP) grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this article do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
