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Glossary of Nautical Terms

Friday, 10th of October 2014

Since Sea Chest first set sail, and since we started writing our little sailor's blog, we've covered numerous topics and tutorials that every seafarer would enjoy perusing, from knowing how to Plot on a Nautical Map to understanding the growing world of Electronic

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How To Plot On A Nautical Map

Thursday, 25th of September 2014

Sea maps and nautical charts represent an unbroken thread between all sailors throughout history. Though GPS and other electronics are becoming more and more prevalent, even they are just new version of the consistently refined and improved navigation methods

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The History of Nautical Navigation

The History of Nautical Navigation

Wednesday, 27th of August 2014

When you take home a paper chart from Seachest, you're not just buying a map, but a bona fide piece of history. Whether Admiralty or Imray, every marine chart is an updated version of a previous attempt to map our expansive oceans, with some of the precursors

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The 5 Biggest Ports in the World

The 5 Biggest Ports in the World

Thursday, 21st of August 2014

For the average, leisurely sailor or yachtsman, the harbour is a an all too familiar site. The port on the other hand, more the call for marine trading and commercial ships, is something few of us get to witness first hand. Whilst a cargo boat, a shipping

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How to Use a Sextant

Thursday, 14th of August 2014

With a structure and shape both marvellous and perplexing, the humble Sextant is a sight quickly spotted by anyone wishing to pursue the high seas. First introduced in its iconic, 60° form in 1759 by John Bird, it's gone from its support-necessitated size

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10 Amazing Lighthouses of the World

10 Amazing Lighthouses of the World

Wednesday, 6th of August 2014

Take a moment to really put into perspective how big a role the humble lighthouse has played in society. As beacons of safety, these towers have tethered boats away from danger, ensuring the steady income of commercial imports and both new arrivals and returning

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