Journal of the Malayan Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society

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: Text

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Journal of the Malayan Branch Royal Asiatic Society.

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P.J.Rivers, “Journal of the Malayan Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,” Rimbunan: Pangkalan Data Pengajian Melayu, accessed September 25, 2026, https://rimbunan.nusa.my/rimbun/items/show/25136.

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