This paper examines the evidence to support the view that the inability of seamen to determine accurate longitude at sea in sailing ships was a major factor in the loss of ships and crews that was effectively solved by the introduction of the marine chronometer. It concludes that this was not the case and that a more compelling factor for the safety of ships was the introduction of mechanical propulsion systems.


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    Title :

    Age of Sail: A Time When the Fortunes of Nations and Lives of Seamen Literally Turned With the Winds Their Ships Encountered at Sea


    Contributors:
    W. E. Carter (author) / M. S. Carter (author)

    Publication date :

    2010


    Size :

    16 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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