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Which one of the following was not used for sailing in high and deep seas during the 16th century?

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Mariner's compass

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Astrolabe

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Steam ships

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Charts and maps

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The correct option is A Steam ships

The Mariner's compass and astrolabe were helpful to sailors in the 16th century. Charts and maps were made available to sailors. The first successful steam-powered vessel was a river steamer built in the USA by Robert Fulton in 1808.

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