Dear folks, Rereading the postings about technology levels in Qaiyore, and wikipedia articles on naval technology. According our most recent discussions, transport technology in Qaiyore is 15-17. The more sophisticated seafaring societies being at 17, with "COMPASS, LATEEN SAIL (sailing into wind), Double-masted Ships, & STERN POST RUDDERS (for steering)". Level 18 includes 3-masted ship (excluding carracks and caravels therefore from Qaiyore), so the most advanced sailing ship available would be a 2 masted sailing vessels, be they Arab style dhows or two-masted galleys with oars. Thus, in terms of naval technology, is the Midsea at an equivalent to the 14th century technology of the Mediterranean? Anything past this period would see the advent of 3-masted ships (carracks, caravels, galleons and man-o-wars). Asking this as I'm currently trying to work out manpower requirements for the Kaeirean fleet, and there is a significant difference between oared galleys with two masts, and multiple masted sailing ships without oars. cheers, Ibrahim ================================ Confidentiality Statement and Disclaimer ================================ This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and contains information that is privileged and confidential. If you, the reader of this message, are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return email and delete the original message. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
