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Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More — Matthew Fontaine Maury: The Man Who Revolutionized Ocean Navigation
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Matthew Fontaine Maury: The Man Who Revolutionized Ocean Navigation

Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More · 2272

For centuries, sailors crossed oceans using charts, experience, and accumulated wisdom. But in the 19th century, one naval officer realized that the logs of countless ships contained something far more valuable: data. By studying winds, currents, and voyage times, he found ways to make ocean travel faster, safer, and…

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