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c. 12th century CE

The compass spreads into Mediterranean navigation

European mariners adopted the magnetic compass, improving open-water navigation.

Canonical milestoneMediterranean1 timeline

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TimelineHistory of Navigation

Position 5

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BritannicaConfidence 95%

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europenavigationcompass