Stern post rudder

WHAT? • It was a invention because they always used it

to steer

A rudder is a device used to steer a ship, boat, submarine, hovercraft, aircraft, or other conveyance that moves through a medium

WHEN

• 1050 B.C.

• Zhou Dynasty

IMPORTANCE

• It allowed ships to sail into the wind.• Because we use ships today and so we don’t

have to use row boats , so thats why we have rudders.

Multiple Choice Question

• What was the significance of the sternpost rudder in trade and exploration?

• A. It allowed ships to sail faster.• B. It allowed ships to be steered.• C. It allowed ships to travel longer distances.• D. It allowed ships to travel in deeper water.