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The Greenwich Meridian
Understanding Latitude and Longitude The Global Grid
Celestial Navigation (Math)
Celestial Navigation (PDF Report)

Traditional Chart Plot: Example

Below is a tutorial demonstration of how a human traditionally uses a paper chart to triangulate a fix.

This YouTube video is provided by: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKMWnOnYQdQ

Traditional Nautical Chart Navigation - Course P.S.C

Uploaded on Jan 25, 2010

Learn how to plot a course per standard compass on a paper nautical chart from the experts at U.S. Captains Training. Captain Neil Smith demonstrates finding points using the longitude and latitude scales, taking proper measurement on the compass rose with parallel rules, and converting degrees True to Compass. Practice along on a 1983 Block Island Sound chart to prepare for your upcoming U.S. Captains Training class and test.