Chip Log: How Colonial Ships Measured Speed

Before the days of GPS, how did sailors calculate their ship's speed? You've probably heard that speed referred to as 'knots', but did you know where that term comes from? In today's video Chris introduces us to a chip log and traverse board. These tools were critical in aiding sailors' voyages across oceans.
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