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Climatologists and historians cite the large preponderance of natural issues for the low survival rate, as well as a general expectation of those aboard that they would not survive. Archaeologists have discovered that both existing examples of Heaven Ships have had their masts deliberately removed, and historians believe that there is a correlation between mast removal and chance of reaching land. Once removed, ships would not be as subject to prevailing winds, and in a small number of circumstances could be sent southeast away from Crona. It is posited that intuitive crews, seeing other wrecks, removed the masts, though there are other theories that masts were expendable due to the crew knowledge of oars and rowing while needing firewood to cook caught fish. | Climatologists and historians cite the large preponderance of natural issues for the low survival rate, as well as a general expectation of those aboard that they would not survive. Archaeologists have discovered that both existing examples of Heaven Ships have had their masts deliberately removed, and historians believe that there is a correlation between mast removal and chance of reaching land. Once removed, ships would not be as subject to prevailing winds, and in a small number of circumstances could be sent southeast away from Crona. It is posited that intuitive crews, seeing other wrecks, removed the masts, though there are other theories that masts were expendable due to the crew knowledge of oars and rowing while needing firewood to cook caught fish. | ||
===Arrival abroad=== | ===Arrival abroad=== | ||
Heaven Ships with surviving crews landed in [[Vallos]] and [[ | Heaven Ships with surviving crews landed in [[Vallos]] and [[Maristella]]. In the case of Vallos, it is believed they intermarried with the local populations, as the small number of survivors would likely be unable to support a long-term settlement. In [[Maristella]], archaoeological evidence suggests at least two failed settlements existed prior to the permanent settlement of the island. | ||
==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
The Heaven Ships had a significant impact on the historical development of [[Vallos]]. | The Heaven Ships had a significant impact on the historical development of [[Vallos]]. | ||