L11D5 "Dangerous Crossing" Vocabulary

In the 1770s, it took great courage to _____, or set sail, on an ocean voyage.

These soldiers _____ the harbor, scanning for signs of the enemy navy.

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

In storms, travelers were thrown about in their crowded, _____ quarters.

The sailors got used to _____, or securing themselves when storms struck.

Sailing vessels served a _____ need when they delivered urgently needed supplies.

The sunset _____ the sailor. She stopped to look at the unusual cloud formations.

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

From the _____ of the British, their navy was the best. U.S. sailors had a different opinion.

Divers still find the _____ remains of vessels that broke up and sank long ago.