Around the year 1818, how long would it have taken to sail from Lower Canada (Quebec) to England? And please don't just say 'a few weeks'. I'd rather something more specific. Thanks.
2006-08-10 13:39:46 · 3 answers · asked by Danielle N 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The Atlantic crossing was highly dependent on the weather. It could take a few weeks or a few MONTHS, depending on conditions. Usually it was about 6 weeks I think, on average.
Sailing in winter was especially slow and dangerous. I am reading "John Adams" by McCullough (an EXCELLENT read...) where Adams had to go to France in winter to negotiate with the French during the American Revolution. He almost didn't make it - and it took the ship something like 12 weeks to cross, between the weather and playing cat and mouse with British cruisers.
Love, Jack
2006-08-10 15:37:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Werepoodle does certainly have it lined yet one theory. each boat is a man or woman even with maker, style, and three hundred and sixty 5 days, new or used. opt for inclusive of your head no longer your heart (yet do not leave that thoroughly out of the equation).
2016-11-24 19:19:33 · answer #2 · answered by omparsad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it was under sail, about 3 months. steam 1 month
2006-08-10 13:58:14 · answer #3 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋