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In most cases a compass, however true north may be interfered by stray magnetic fields they may use a Gyrocompass or Astrocompass as these have a stronger focused function in finding true north.
Recent developments include electronic and fibreoptic gyrocompasses.
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How did ancient sailors navigate the globe?
This year it's on their GPS. Before it was on their Loran. Thought I'd go for all that sextant and stars crap didn't you.
Did sailors use the light off the Alexandria lighthouse today?
Unlikely. The lighthouse was destroyed in the 1300s.
How many sailors died in 911?
Of the 2,999 people who died because of the attacks on 9/11, 55 were listed as military personnel at the Pentagon. No sailors were listed as active sailors but may have been sailors acting in a different capacity.
What skills do sailors need?
Sailors deffinately need to know how to tie their shoes. Aslo, sailors need to know how to swin, hunt, bike, rin, and how to saddle a whale.
Why were British sailors called limies?
British sailors were issued lime juice as a remedy for scurvy.
What handy tool did sailors use to help them navigate?
What points did sailors use to navigate
How do sailors navigate?
With Compasses and maps
How did observation of the sky help sailors in the past?
Sailors focused on the stars to navigate through unknown territory
How did observations of the sky help sailors in the past?
Sailors focused on the stars to navigate through unknown territory
What star helped sailors to navigate?
Polaris, the North Star.
What did the sailors used to navigate in the olden days?
The moon and stars.
Why is longitude and latitude important to sailors?
So that they can know where theyre and can navigate
What wind system helps sailors navigate earth ocean?
donno?
What wind system helped early sailors navigate earth ocean?
donno?
In ancient times why did sailors need to know about stars?
The stars and constellations helped them navigate.
What piece of equipment did the Victorian sailors use to navigate their way around the world?
compass
How did th compass help the European sailors navigate their ship?
it told them which direction they were going.
