Ancient Tools of Navigation
In the beginning of time, curious risk-takers would embark a journey, sailing on the
surface of the sea. In order to survive the exploration, these explorers figured out
ways to navigate through the ocean utilizing tools that they have invented
themselves.
surface of the sea. In order to survive the exploration, these explorers figured out
ways to navigate through the ocean utilizing tools that they have invented
themselves.
VIKING NAVIGATION
The Vikings created a tool called the bearing dial. This tool was used to determine the latitude of the sun. it had a small platform with a vertical pin in the middle and a pointer. It was utilized to track the position of the sun in the sky by marking placement of shadows on the platform.
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POLYNESIAN NAVIGATION
The Polynesians were the first seafarers. They used their knowledge by observing the sea as they embark on their voyage. They observe the sea swell patterns, wind direction, cloud formations, and patterns of bird flight and flotsam. With these information, they are capable to chose a certain course that they would follow.
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CHINESE NAVIGATION
The speed of the ship is vital information during a journey. The early Chinese explorers determined their speed by throwing an object over the bow of the ship, walking the length of the ship while watching the object, and measuring by chanting a rhyme, and see how long it took for the vessel to pass the object.
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