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The Rutter of the Sea: with the havens, rodes, soundings, kennings, windes, floods, and ebbes, daungers and coastes of diuers regions; with the lawes of the Ile of Auleron, and ye iudgements of the sea. With a rutter of the north added to the same


Year: ~1480
Language: English
Author: Unknown
Format: PDF
Quality: Scanned pages
Pages count: 96
Description: The Rutter of the Sea: with the havens, rodes, soundings, kennings, windes, floods, and ebbes, daungers and coastes of diuers regions; with the lawes of the Ile of Auleron, and ye iudgements of the sea. With a rutter of the north added to the same. The Rutter of the Sea is a medieval maritime navigation manual written around 1480. It is an English translation of a French "routier" (nautical guide), intended to aid sailors in navigating the seas. The book contains detailed instructions on how to identify safe harbors, measure depths, recognize landmarks, and understand wind directions. It also provides critical information on tides, dangers, and coastlines. Additionally, it includes maritime laws and customs, such as the "Law of the Isle of Auleron," and judgments of the sea, giving a glimpse into medieval maritime law. The guide was an essential tool for sailors during the Age of Exploration, helping them to safely navigate the waters around Europe.
Historical Context:
- The book was written around 1480, in Middle English.
- It is a translation of the French maritime guide ("routier") adapted for English sailors.
- The main purpose of the book was to help sailors navigate the sea, avoid dangers, and find safe routes.
Example of Real Text from the Book:
"Take hede ye see the church of Seynt Clement upon your lefte honde, and kepe her well aboute, for there be peryllous rockes..."
(*Be cautious, keep the church of Saint Clement on your left, and beware, for there are dangerous rocks.*)
✨ Summary:
- It is one of the earliest English maritime guides.
- Contains routes, advice, laws, and maritime customs.
- Original scan is available at the British Library.

Описание на русском

The Rutter of the Sea — это настоящая жемчужина морской литературы конца Средневековья.
The Rutter of the Sea: с описанием гаваней, рейдов, глубин, ориентиров, ветров, приливов и отливов, опасностей и побережий различных регионов с законами острова Олорон и суждениями о море. С добавлением руктера севера.
Исторический контекст:
- Книга написана около 1480 года, на среднеанглийском языке.
- Это перевод французского морского справочника ("routier") для английских моряков.
- Основное назначение книги: помочь мореплавателям ориентироваться в море, избегать опасностей и знать пути для безопасных путешествий.
Основные разделы книги:
- Havens (гавани) — описания безопасных портов.
- Rodes (рейды) — защищённые стоянки для якоря.
- Soundings (помер глубин) — указания по измерению глубины.
- Kennings (визуальные ориентиры) — как распознавать землю с моря.
- Winds (ветры) — описание ветров и их направления.
- Floods and Ebbes (приливы и отливы) — информация о приливах и отливах.
- Daungers and Coastes (опасности и побережья) — описание рифов и других опасностей.
- Lawes of the Ile of Auleron (законы острова Олорон) — морское законодательство.
- Judgements of the Sea (суждения о море) — обычаи морского права.
- Rutter of the North — отдельный раздел о навигации в северных морях.
Пример реального текста из книги:
"Take hede ye see the church of Seynt Clement upon your lefte honde, and kepe her well aboute, for there be peryllous rockes..."
(*Будьте внимательны: пусть церковь Святого Климента будет у вас по левую руку и держитесь её, ибо там опасные скалы.*)
✨ Итоги:
- Это один из древнейших английских морских справочников.
- Содержит маршруты, советы, законы и морские обычаи.
- Имеет оригинальный скан в British Library.

Contents

Main Sections of the Book:
- Havens — descriptions of safe ports.
- Rodes — anchorages and protected stations.
- Soundings — instructions on how to measure depths.
- Kennings — visual landmarks for identifying land from the sea.
- Winds — descriptions of wind directions and prevailing winds.
- Floods and Ebbes — tidal information for key regions.
- Daungers and Coastes — dangerous areas, such as reefs and shallows.
- Lawes of the Ile of Auleron — maritime law of the island of Auleron.
- Judgements of the Sea — customs and maritime court practices.
- Rutter of the North — a separate section focused on navigation in northern seas.

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