research on sailing terminology and parts of a boat and gather information about isle Amsterdam
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Though discovered by a Spanish sailor, ‘Ile Amsterdam was eventually named by Anthonie van Diemen, a Dutch captain, after the name of his ship. It is situated in the Indian Ocean, midway between Africa and Australia, yet is under the French governance. It is an uninhabited island. Human presence is limited to the staff of the meteorological station established at the island and to tourists who visit the island for short durations. The station is part of the United Nations’ Global Atmosphere Watch initiative wherein experts study the composition of air and water to understand the status of the atmosphere.
The factors that make the island uninhabitable include the island itself being on a volcano, prone to cyclones and rocky cliffs that make cultivation extremely. The island is home to some species of rats, cats and at least two species of seals.
Since it is an island, it is accessible by ships or boats. In fact ‘Ile Amsterdam has a history of shipwreck survivors landing on the island. Now, however, ships and boats dock in the waters to either hunt the seals or catch fish. This makes it a place of maritime interest.
Below is a diagram of a boat and its parts. The main parts that are common to all boats/ships, are the keel, hull, starboard, port and stern. Other parts like rudder and sails may or may not be present in all boats, depending on whether they are motorboats, sailboats, yachts or any other type of boat. Factors that affect sailing include high/low tide and wind and weather conditions.
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Here are some terms related to sailing and parts of a boat: block, bow, boom, cleat, centerboard, keel, hull, line, mast, rudder, stern, shackle, shrouds, tiller, wheel, transom, winch, etc.
Isle Amsterdam is an island in the Indian Ocean, and is part of the French Southern and Antartic lands. It is also known to be an active volcanic island that last erupted in 1792.