Lesson 11 "Dangerous Crossing" Vocab

The captain made sure that all jobs were done. He was responsible for the ship's conduct.

The sailor was distracted by the beautiful sunset.

In the 1770s, it took courage to embark on an ocean voyage.

Divers still find the shattered remains of vessels that sank long ago. 

The sailors got used to bracing themselves when storms struck.

From the viewpoint of the British, their navy was best. 

The soldiers surveyed the harbor, scanning for signs of the enemy.

In storms, travelers were thrown about in their cramped quarters.

Ben Franklin and other representatives of the U.S. sailed to France on diplomatic missions.

Sailing vessels served a pressing need when they delivered urgently needed trade goods.