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European Sailing Ship 3D Wooden Puzzle
Product Description
These 3D Wooden Puzzles of the European Sailing Ship shown here in the Ships and Boats category are a part of history itself! As you construct one of these 3D Wood Puzzles think back to the time they were used for exploring the world, as carriers of trade from one continent to another! As transportation of the first settlers setting out for the new lands!
This construction kit or any of these 3D Wooden Puzzles in Ships and boats (as well as any in the other categories that we sell) can help develop manual dexterity and eye to hand coordination. Each of 3D Wood Puzzles are made of high-quality natural wood, and come flat packed. All the pieces that go to make the puzzle are pre-cut and just need to be pushed out of the board by using your fingers. Enclosed in the kits is a piece of sandpaper so that any rough edges can be smoothed before assembly, then the parts are pressed together in the right sequence by following the instruction sheet and looking at the picture on the front of the package. If the puzzle is to be a permanent assembly then glue can be used (glue not include). Also the wood pieces of the puzzle can be stained or painted as required either prior to assembly or after (Stain or paint not included).
Ages 5 and up At the lower end of this age scale it is an ideal opportunity for parent involvement with the child helping and encouraging them in these projects.
Approximate assembled dimensions of this puzzle (in inches) are as follows L = 18”, W = 6”, H = 12” .
WARNING
CHOKING HAZARD
Small parts.
Not suitable for children under 5 years of age
Historically, sailing ships were the primary means of transportation across long distances of water (e.g. rivers, lakes, oceans) before the invention of the first workable steam engines. They were used for carrying cargo, passengers, mail, supplies etc. In modern times sailing ships are less common but are still used in some parts of the world, such as the Indian Ocean, as commercial vessels. Small sailing boats are still used for fishing in developing countries. There are also many tall ship training vessels that provide recreational sailing. Sailing ships were also used for military purposes, particularly in the age of sail. The Spanish convoys bringing back gold and silver from the newly discovered Americas needed protection from the pirates and privateers. Large naval battles were fought between the United Kingdom, France, Spain and the Netherlands. The sailing ship was generally replaced by the steamship during the 19th century. The original reciprocating engine steam ships were in their turn replaced by ships with steam turbine and diesel engines. Today's cargo vessels are faster and more reliable than sailing ships, as they do not rely on sails or the vagaries of the wind. However, sailing ships are still in use in many parts of the world, both for pleasure and work. And, as fuel prices increase, the economics of wind power have increased interest in commercial sailing vessels again. There are many different types of sailing ships, but they all have certain basic things in common. Every sailing ship has a hull; rigging; at least one mast to hold up the sails that use the wind to power the ship. Ballast weighs down the bottom of the ship, so the wind does not push the ship over. The crew who sail a ship are called sailors or hands. They take turns to take the watch. Some sailing ships use traditional ship's bells to tell the time and regulate the watch system.Ocean journeys by sailing ship can take many months, and a common hazard is becoming becalmed because of lack of wind, or being blown off course by severe storms. A severe storm could lead to shipwreck, and the loss of all hands. Sailing ships can only carry a certain quantity of supplies in their hold, so they have to plan long voyages carefully to include many stops to take on provisions and, in the days before watermakers, fresh water.
This construction kit or any of these 3D Wooden Puzzles in Ships and boats (as well as any in the other categories that we sell) can help develop manual dexterity and eye to hand coordination. Each of 3D Wood Puzzles are made of high-quality natural wood, and come flat packed. All the pieces that go to make the puzzle are pre-cut and just need to be pushed out of the board by using your fingers. Enclosed in the kits is a piece of sandpaper so that any rough edges can be smoothed before assembly, then the parts are pressed together in the right sequence by following the instruction sheet and looking at the picture on the front of the package. If the puzzle is to be a permanent assembly then glue can be used (glue not include). Also the wood pieces of the puzzle can be stained or painted as required either prior to assembly or after (Stain or paint not included).
Ages 5 and up At the lower end of this age scale it is an ideal opportunity for parent involvement with the child helping and encouraging them in these projects.
Approximate assembled dimensions of this puzzle (in inches) are as follows L = 18”, W = 6”, H = 12” .
WARNING
CHOKING HAZARD
Small parts.
Not suitable for children under 5 years of age
Historically, sailing ships were the primary means of transportation across long distances of water (e.g. rivers, lakes, oceans) before the invention of the first workable steam engines. They were used for carrying cargo, passengers, mail, supplies etc. In modern times sailing ships are less common but are still used in some parts of the world, such as the Indian Ocean, as commercial vessels. Small sailing boats are still used for fishing in developing countries. There are also many tall ship training vessels that provide recreational sailing. Sailing ships were also used for military purposes, particularly in the age of sail. The Spanish convoys bringing back gold and silver from the newly discovered Americas needed protection from the pirates and privateers. Large naval battles were fought between the United Kingdom, France, Spain and the Netherlands. The sailing ship was generally replaced by the steamship during the 19th century. The original reciprocating engine steam ships were in their turn replaced by ships with steam turbine and diesel engines. Today's cargo vessels are faster and more reliable than sailing ships, as they do not rely on sails or the vagaries of the wind. However, sailing ships are still in use in many parts of the world, both for pleasure and work. And, as fuel prices increase, the economics of wind power have increased interest in commercial sailing vessels again. There are many different types of sailing ships, but they all have certain basic things in common. Every sailing ship has a hull; rigging; at least one mast to hold up the sails that use the wind to power the ship. Ballast weighs down the bottom of the ship, so the wind does not push the ship over. The crew who sail a ship are called sailors or hands. They take turns to take the watch. Some sailing ships use traditional ship's bells to tell the time and regulate the watch system.Ocean journeys by sailing ship can take many months, and a common hazard is becoming becalmed because of lack of wind, or being blown off course by severe storms. A severe storm could lead to shipwreck, and the loss of all hands. Sailing ships can only carry a certain quantity of supplies in their hold, so they have to plan long voyages carefully to include many stops to take on provisions and, in the days before watermakers, fresh water.
