Navigational Challenges
The Polynesians showcased remarkable navigational skills, exploring the vast Pacific without modern tools. Their high-sitting outrigger ships allowed them to navigate treacherous reefs, unlike European vessels that faced devastating shipwrecks due to underwater hazards. Accurate mapping was crucial, yet sailors struggled with determining their longitude, highlighting the complexities of maritime navigation.In this clip
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