Sailing-era

It generally spans from the mid-16th century (linked to the Age of Discovery) until the mid-19th century when steam power began to replace sail. Technological Advances:

Conditions were notoriously difficult, featuring cramped quarters, poor food (like hard "ship’s biscuits"), and diseases such as scurvy caused by vitamin C deficiency. sailing-era

The invention of the sextant in the 18th century allowed sailors to accurately determine latitude and longitude. It generally spans from the mid-16th century (linked