1001 Space Earth Nature History Human World Science and Technology Chemistry Materials Force and Energy Heat and Light Electricity and Magnetism Industry Machines Electronics and Computers Cars and Trucks Railways Ships Aircraft Fishing and Agriculture Undersea Exploration	Who built the earliest seagoing ships? The Egyptians built single-mast sailing ships over 5,000 years ago. The hulls were made from tightly lashed bundles of papyrus reeds, which grew along the banks of the Nile River. An Egyptian cargo ship   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Science and Technology Chapter: Ships