In the days of sail, how did large boats make it in and out of busy ports without powered tugs or other powered assist?

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In the days of sail, how did large boats make it in and out of busy ports without powered tugs or other powered assist?

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Before advanced sail systems, boats had rowers.

But later on they had a much more complicated system of sails and ropes that allowed them to maneuver out ports. They also used their anchors to lean the ship in the directions they wanted to go to.

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