Magnetism, Seismometry, Shipbuilding

Boat on the water. Caption: The bamboo battens also held the sail taut,

Features a device that indicates the direction and force of an earthquake. Overviews odometers, the compass, gimbals, intricate differential gears, double-action piston bellows, and continuous flamethrowers. Also relates how rudders, bulkheads, and fore and aft sails enable a ship to sail against the wind.

(Source: DCMP)

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  • Magnetism, Seismometry, Shipbuilding

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    Landmark Media
    Length:
    24 minutes