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Vintage Maritime Navigation Treasures
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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Across
  • 1. Method to estimate position from course and speed
  • 2. Strong projecting part of a fort, often near harbors
  • 3. Rotating instrument to maintain orientation aboard vessels
  • 4. Warning or timekeeping device on a ship
  • 6. Nautical map used for plotting courses
  • 8. Chart or device to solve mathematical problems
  • 9. Measuring water depth using weighted line or device
  • 14. Pivoting mechanism for mounted cannons or equipment
  • 15. Tool showing magnetic direction aboard ships
Down
  • 5. Precise clock for determining longitude at sea
  • 7. Timekeeping device using falling sand for intervals
  • 10. Quarter-circle instrument used for altitude measurements
  • 11. Ancient device used to measure celestial positions
  • 12. Three-pronged spear symbolizing maritime power, also a tool
  • 13. Instrument for calculating latitude by measuring angles
  • 16. Sailor's record of courses and distances traveled
  • 17. Movement of a ship caused by currents or wind
  • 18. Experienced sailor or navigator

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