Measuring the distance from ship to shore, using a quadrant marked with shadow-scales, 1598. Artist: Unknown

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Measuring the distance from ship to shore, using a quadrant marked with shadow-scales, 1598. From L'usa della squadra mobile by Ottavius Fabri. (Venice, 1598).

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