L´enseignement de la science nautique en Labourd au XVIIIe siècle

DÚO, Gonzalo

Publication year:

2002

Publication place:

Donostia-San Sebastián

ISBN:

84-8419-936-3

ISSN:

1137-439X

Download pdf

Summary

After the important progress that took place during the Renaissance, in complement for their ability acquired at sea, high seas pilots had to learn navigation theory / hydrology. During the 17th century, hydrography courses were established in the ports of the French coast sponsored by the King, the municipalities, or private endeavours. In this study the intention is to gather all the data published reference to navigation schools in Lapurdi between 1676 and 1870.