Dangerous Crossings Vocabulary

From the ______ of the British, their Navy was best. U. S. sailors had another opinion.

positioning yourself against a support

to begin a journey, on a ship or plane

your attention wandered away from the task in front of you

The sailors got used to _____ themselves when storms struck.

urgent

Divers still find the _______ remains of vessels that broke up and sank long ago.

The sunset _____this sailor. She stopped working to look at the clouds.

looked around and notice all the parts of something

management and behavior

broken into many pieces

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

very small and tightly packed

your unique thoughts and opinions

elected officials

In storms, travelers were thrown about in their _____ crowded quarters.