Bowditch
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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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Dr Bowditch told BBC Sport that the worst thing that could have happened was that, "the partial break progressed into a full break and the bone effectively snapped."
From BBC • Jul. 28, 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
Conceivably, he could have found something damning and tipped off Bowditch and Wray.
From The New Yorker • Aug. 14, 2018
But you better hurry, because as Bowditch says, the gig starts Tuesday afternoon.
From Golf Digest • Jul. 10, 2018
“M-m-m-m-mr. Bowditch, sir, come quick! There’s something wrong with the water! We’re s-s-s-sailing into something!”
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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