Sentence examples for maritime knowledge from inspiring English sources

He told the story of the 17th-century sailor Will Adams, the first Englishman to live in Japan, who brought maritime knowledge from the west and learned from the Japanese.

True, in the 18th century, a lack of specialist maritime knowledge (or travel experience of any kind) would be seen as no hindrance to writing up a world voyage as if you'd been there yourself.

At the Cutler site's middens--or places where the inhabitants cast off refuse--the archaeologists unearthed the remains of sand sharks, barracuda, and tuna, indicating "a surprising level of maritime knowledge," he says.

Swansea Coastguard watch manager Steve Jones said: "It is very foolish to attempt a journey such as this with no maritime experience or knowledge.

Both are helmed by folks with firsthand knowledge of maritime commerce.

Mr. Mawuko, in particular, assisted drug suppliers "through his extensive knowledge of maritime navigation, including the development of sea routes that would evade law enforcement radar," an indictment says.

Raleigh appointed Burrough as his vice-admiral and was joined in commission with Frobisher, who had knowledge of maritime affairs.

This is perfectly public space and Mr. Riley's deft imaginings and knowledge of maritime traditions guide you calmly to your own grounded reality while launching you gently aflight through space, and time.

Arnold took up the task with relish, and Gates rewarded him with command of the fleet, writing that "[Arnold] has a perfect knowledge in maritime affairs, and is, besides, a most gallant and deserving officer".

Boston, he noted, "transformed itself from a maritime trading port to the knowledge economy center that we see today". Africa seeks transformation as well.

Extending our knowledge of the maritime economy of the European Atlantic Arc will make it possible to design strategies that address the real issues, increasing the likelihood of these being effective.