Tag: Nautical
Roman Contributions to the Nautical World The Roman Contribution to the Nautical World The Romans inherited much of their nautical knowledge from the Greeks and... Read More
Greek Contributions to the Nautical World The Greek Contribution to the Nautical World The ancient Greeks made huge contributions to the nautical world—technologically, scientifically, and... Read More
Background The Barbary States were North African Ottoman provinces and vassal states: Tripoli (modern Libya) Tunis (Tunisia) Algiers (Algeria) Morocco (an independent kingdom) These states... Read More
The Cannon’s Effect on Nautical History The Cannon’s Effect on Nautical History The introduction of the cannon fundamentally transformed nautical history and shaped centuries of... Read More
The sails are dressed in stripes of red, White canvas catching winds ahead. Blue sky above, the sea below, And fireworks in the twilight glow—... Read More
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Rock Groins Rock Groins Rock groins (often just called groins) are coastal engineering structures made of large rocks or concrete, built perpendicular to the shoreline.... Read More
Fiberglass in the Nautical World Fiberglass in the Nautical World Fiberglass plays a critical role in the nautical world, particularly in the construction of boats... Read More
History of Ship Figureheads Ancient Origins Egyptians, Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans adorned ships with carved symbols or eyes painted on the prow (called oculi). These... Read More
The Nautical Star: History & Meaning The Nautical Star: History & Meaning Origins The nautical star is inspired by the North Star (Polaris), which sailors... Read More