Bowditch
Americannoun
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Nathaniel, 1773–1838, U.S. mathematician, astronomer, and navigator.
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a handbook of navigation, American Practical Navigator, originally prepared by N. Bowditch and published since 1802 in a series of editions.
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Station manager Mark Bowditch said his crews saw the damage to wildlife from wildfires first-hand.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025
Her copy of “The American Practical Navigator” by Nathaniel Bowditch, an encyclopedia of navigation, will also be auctioned.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2023
It is perhaps possible that Bowditch and Wray have some damaging information about Strzok that we don’t know about.
From The New Yorker • Aug. 14, 2018
“Without doubt. Not even a question,” Bowditch replied.
From Golf Digest • Jul. 10, 2018
Mr. Hodges said, “This is Ben Meeker, Nat. Ben, this is Nat Bowditch, our new apprentice. Suppose you take one of our catalogues, and show Nat where everything is.”
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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