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Nathaniel Bowditch (1773 - 1838) 



Astronomer and navigator, and one of Salem, Massachusetts' 

 most distinguished men, Bowditch published the first edition of 

 THE NEW AMERICAN PRACTICAL NAVIGATOR in 1802. 

 This book, which became known as "The Seamen's Bible", has 

 earned him the title of the "Father of Modern Navigation." 



