What is a ratchet? Old cargo ship

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The ratchet was a large ship of medieval Europe in the 14th century, used for long-distance trade and occasionally for warfare. In this article we present the history of this type of ship, its characteristics, its first constructions and the improvements that were made to it. What is a ratchet? The ratchet was a large ship used …

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