10 Interesting Fact About Boatbuilding

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• Since prehistoric times, humans have built boats to facilitate travel and fishing.
• Ancient Egyptians are the first to create ships using a screen that can be controlled.
• The Vikings are very famous for their ability to build a strong and durable ship.
• Wood is the most common basic material used in shipbuilding, because of its strength and flexibility.
• The Titanic Ship, which is famous for being sank in 1912, was one of the largest ships ever built at the time.
• Besides wood, other materials commonly used in shipbuilding are steel, aluminum, and fiberglass.
• Modern cruise ships can reach a length of more than 300 meters and can accommodate thousands of passengers.
• The process of ship building usually starts with making small models or computer designs, before being made on a full scale.
• Submarine is a type of ship designed to be able to operate below the surface of the water.
• Submarines were first developed by French scientists in the mid-19th century and were widely used during World War I and II.