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How long did it take sailing ship to cross the atlantic ocean in the 1750
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Seven to twelve weeks
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It was very difficult to sail in that time so a trip was between seven weeks and twelve weeks, depending on the wether. Notice that a sailing ship back in the 1700s doesn't have an engine to propel it.
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