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1569

Mercator publishes a projection suited to navigation

The Mercator projection makes straight rhumb lines easier to plot for mariners.

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TimelineTimeline of Wayfinding and Navigation

Position 8

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BritannicaConfidence 96%

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shippingnavigationcartography