Why did it used to be harder to sail over deep ocean, compared to shallow waters

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Why did it used to be harder to sail over deep ocean, compared to shallow waters

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Weather was unpredictable, trying to navigate to where you’re going, waves could get over a hundred feet high. You didn’t have the science we have today more the power. You had people essentially below deck to man the paddles. You had people man the sails.

It was extremely dangerous.

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