The history & art of navigation at sea
Welcome to NavigArte
The historical path throughout the world of sea navigation.
NavigArte is an educational website that explores the evolution of the art of navigation, from early coastal navigation to advanced instruments such as the magnetic compass, timepieces and sextants. The site offers a comprehensive collection of navigational instruments, nautical atlases and charts that show how navigation techniques have developed over the centuries. Visitors gain an insight into historical methods of navigating at sea, using natural landmarks, celestial bodies and precise measuring instruments. NavigArte invites you to explore the fascinating history and technology behind global exploration through navigation.
How to navigate our collection.
The full collection of NavigArte consists of several different types of objects such as maps, instruments and books. These were used throughout time from the early Greek-Roman period till the 19th Century. All items have their place in history and contributed to the modern sea navigation we know today.
It is possible to browse through the collection by either the type of object or the era in which it was used.
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