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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:

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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

The Age of Sail was a period in history characterized by the dominance of sailing ships in global trade, exploration, and warfare. and warfare. Conditions were notoriously difficult

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