Contribution to Book
Navigation and the Art of Sailing
A Companion to Science, Technology, and Medicine in Ancient Greece and Rome
(2016)
Abstract
The Mediterranean is dotted with islands, and sailing is the skill that connects these dots of communication and commerce. Here we explore the art of sailing in the ancient Greco-Roman world, including the role and technical expertise of the helmsman and other deck officers, methods of steering, and the procedures for recognizing and dealing with maritime obstacles, such as anchorages and sea conditions. We also consider navigational tools and procedures, and the question of ancient charts.
Publication Date
2016
Editor
Georgia L. Irby
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118373057.ch51
Citation Information
Georgia L. Irby. "Navigation and the Art of Sailing" Chichester, West Sussex, UK; Malden, MA, USAA Companion to Science, Technology, and Medicine in Ancient Greece and Rome (2016) p. 854 - 869 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/georgia-irby/6/