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Journal of the Malayan Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society

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Title

Journal of the Malayan Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society

Subject

New lamps for Old: Modern Nautical Terms for Ancient Marine Practices and the Navigation of the Zheng He Voyages

Description

The development of modern navigation techniques began in Europe during the late 15th century, not the early 1420s as often misunderstood. Contrary to popular belief, Prince Henry the Navigater did not initiate advanced oceanic navigations for voyages to Asia. Rather, it was under king John ll of Portugal in the 1470s that significant progress occured. His directive aimed to improve navigation after Portuguese sailors crossed the equator in search of the legendary figure Prester John.

Creator

P.J.Rivers

Source

JIMBRAS,VOL.85,Part 1 (2012),pp87-88

Date

2012

Contributor

maya

Type

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