The region where sailing ships were becalmed and horses transported as cargo often died of thirst and hunger is called the ____.

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The region where horses were transported as cargo and often died of thirst and hunger is called the horse latitudes. This area is located around 30 degrees latitude in both the northern and southern hemispheres and is characterized by calm winds and little precipitation, causing sailing ships to become becalmed. The doldrums, westerlies, and easterlies are all different wind patterns found in various parts of the world's oceans.

The Region Where Sailing Ships Were Becalmed and Horses Transported