Nathaniel Bowditch
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title:
Nathaniel Bowditch
text:
Nathaniel Bowditch was an early American mathematician remembered for his work on ocean navigation. He is often credited as the founder of modern maritime navigation; his book The New American Practical Navigator, first published in 1802, is still carried on board every commissioned U.S. Naval vessel.
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American astronomer and mathematician (1773–1838)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathaniel_Bowditch
date created:
2003-11-10T03:39:35Z
date modified:
2024-09-13T08:52:15Z
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