Tag: Nautical
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
How Has Nautical Exploration Enhanced Cartography? Nautical exploration has had a profound impact on the advancement of cartography (mapmaking), particularly in the following ways: 1.... Read More