Dangerous Crossing Vocabulary

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sailors got used to bracing themselves when storms struck.

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

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

The sailor was distracted by the beautiful sunset.