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Ancient with a dash of modern: We joined the Royal Navy to find there's little new in naval navigation

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USNA Annapolis

Several years ago, they made a big deal about no longer teaching sextant use, now that we have modern satellite navigation and computers, no need for that silly old stuff.

It was quietly brought back and is again being taught. Forewarned is forearmed, or something like that.

"Be Prepared" isn't just for the Scouts.

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