Maritime history

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History of shipping / maritime innovations

Significant advances in maritime technology

  • dug-out canoe / paddles
  • oars
  • sail
  • sun, moon, and star observation
  • magnetic compass
  • lateen sail
  • maps / latitude and longitude
  • ballast
  • transoceanic sail
  • Harrison clock (solving longitude problem)
  • steamboat
  • screw (modern propeller)
  • steam engine
  • diesel engine
  • container ship

History of boats (maritime history)