Greek Contributions to the Nautical World The Greek Contribution to the Nautical World The ancient Greeks made huge contributions to...
Confronting the Barbary States
Background The Barbary States were North African Ottoman provinces and vassal states: Tripoli (modern Libya) Tunis (Tunisia) Algiers (Algeria) Morocco...
The Cannon
The Cannon’s Effect on Nautical History The Cannon’s Effect on Nautical History The introduction of the cannon fundamentally transformed nautical...
Stars on the Water
The sails are dressed in stripes of red, White canvas catching winds ahead. Blue sky above, the sea below, And...
The Rock Groin
Rock Groins Rock Groins Rock groins (often just called groins) are coastal engineering structures made of large rocks or concrete,...
Fiberglass
Fiberglass in the Nautical World Fiberglass in the Nautical World Fiberglass plays a critical role in the nautical world, particularly...
Ship Figureheads
History of Ship Figureheads Ancient Origins Egyptians, Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans adorned ships with carved symbols or eyes painted on...
Nautical Star
The Nautical Star: History & Meaning The Nautical Star: History & Meaning Origins The nautical star is inspired by the...
Cartography
How Has Nautical Exploration Enhanced Cartography? Nautical exploration has had a profound impact on the advancement of cartography (mapmaking), particularly...