The Ship’s Compass
Navigation has always been a vital part of finding one’s way at sea. Long before modern instruments existed, early sailors relied on natural observation to guide their journeys.
navigation aids
Mercator Maps
Mercator Maps: The Projection That Changed Navigation Forever
Gerardus Mercator was born on 5 March 1512 in Rupelmonde, Belgium. A brilliant cartographer, geographer, and cosmographer, Mercator would go on to create a map projection that permanently changed the world of navigation.