Question

What happened to the ship as they neared the equator
In doctor dollitle story​

Answer 1

The "doldrums" is a popular nautical term that refers to the belt around the Earth near the equator where sailing ships sometimes get stuck on windless waters. ... Due to intense solar heating near the equator, the warm, moist air is forced up into the atmosphere like a hot air balloon

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