The Mariners Mirrour by Lucas Janszoon Waghenaer
Wherein may be seen the true sea-chartes and descriptions of the sea-coasts of Europe and navigation
This pioneering nautical atlas, first published in the late 16th century, serves as a comprehensive guide for mariners navigating the treacherous waters of Northern Europe. It combines detailed charts with practical sailing instructions, offering invaluable insights into coastal features, sea routes, and potential hazards. The work is renowned for its meticulous craftsmanship and accuracy, making it an essential tool for seafarers of the time, and it laid the foundation for modern maritime cartography.
- Published
- 1584
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Length
- Unknown
- Pages
- ~200-300
- Original Language
- Dutch
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- Alternate Titles
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- Speculum Maritimum
- Speculum Nauticum
- Spieghel der Zeevaerdt
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