The age of Sail

The most important crew member was _________

• idler

• shipmaster

• mates

The officers helped the master manage the ship. These officers were called _______

• shipmaster

• Idlers

• mates

The first mate's job was to receive orders from the master and give them to the crew.

• true

• false

Idlers were usually carpenters, sailmakers, and cooks.

• true

• false

Life on a sailing ship was comfortable.

• true

• false

What were carpenters and cooks called on a ship?

• idlers

• mates

• shipmaster

A carpenter's job on a trading ship was to repair any damage to the ship.

• true

• false

What is a privateer?

• Privateers were sailors who were hired by their government to attack ships from countries they were at war with.

• Private ship owners

• Private landlords