by shortening the sailing time from Europe to Asia, ships do not have to sail round Africa
Treade led to the regular sailing of the ships from Europe to Asia
Trade
the Suez canal
They were passengers on sailing ships.
Trade winds
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The "Atlantic Trade" winds
First were sailing ships, THEN steam ships.
The advantages was Portuguese ships began making expedition in search of a sea route to Asia. The disadvantages of sailing west from Europe to Asia is they had no maps that showed the world correctly.
Sailing ships had rudders at the stern.
Not sure it would as the need is fulfilled via rail.