It would be unthinkable for modern-day travellers to set out without geographical maps or position determination tools, but this was not always the case.
In ancient times, Mediterranean seafarers practiced cabotage, navigated by experience, and used manuscripts that described port access, navigation routes, shoals, etc. These basic nautical tools were known as portolano in Italian.
In ancient times, Mediterranean seafarers practiced cabotage, navigated by experience, and used manuscripts that described port access, navigation routes, shoals, etc. These basic nautical tools were known as portolano in Italian.
