Tag: Nautical

Confronting the Barbary States

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

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

Stars on the Water

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

Domoic Acid

Source: Captain’s Log: Domoic Acid in Seafood Explained | Outdoors | Noozhawk Read More

The Rock Groin

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

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

Ship Figureheads

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

Poseidon

Poseidon is a figure from Greek mythology, known as the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. He is one of the Twelve Olympian gods... Read More

Nautical Star

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

Cartography

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

Red Tides

Red Tides Explained Red Tides Explained What causes red tides? Excess nutrients in the water (like nitrogen and phosphorus from agricultural runoff or sewage) can... Read More