Stern post rutter

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Alana Gutierrez.

Stern boat rutter: the part of the ship that makes the ship turn directions.

It was discovered in Guagzong in a archeological excavation carried out by Guangdong provincial museum and academia sense of Taiwan in 1958.

WHEN

It was discovered in 1958It was in the first century AD

IMPORTANCE

It helped them turn boats so they didn’t have to use oars.

Its significance today is that it has been upgraded to a rutter that has a propeller that automatically turns.

Multiple Choice Question

What was the significance of the sternpost rutter in trade and exploration?

A. It allowed ships to sail faster.B. It allowed ships to be steered.C. It allowed ships to travel longer distances.D. It allowed ships to travel in deeper water.