Abstract
Abstract. An overview of the charts of the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea is given. It was explained the way Adriatic Sea is spreading in accordance to Mediterranean Sea. Its importance throughout history of Europe was emphasised. Through centuries there were different maps of Europe and Mediterranean Sea. Important graphical representation were also charts/portolans which were a strong help in vessels navigation. In classical period peripluses were drawn and used mostly by Greeks for navigation. Two very famous works representing coast of the Adriatic Sea – Geography of Claudius Ptolemy and Tabula Peutingeriana were explained. Most of the paper is dedicated to portolans and their usage for navigation on eastern Adriatic coast. An overview of most important cartographers of portolans was given. In detail was described Ottoman cartographer of portolans Piri Reis. His symbology usage was analysed and compared to Symbols and abbreviations used on charts (INT 1) content.
Highlights
The shores of the oceans and seas today are one of the most populated areas on Earth
Portolans of the eastern Adriatic Sea coast made by the Ottoman cartographer Piri Reis
Observing the cartographic symbols for nautical charts in INT 1 (Gržetić, 2013) we found that they are divided into four basic groups: General, Topography, Hydrography and Navigation Aids and Services (Figure 5)
Summary
The shores of the oceans and seas today are one of the most populated areas on Earth. More than 600 million people (around 10% of the world’s population) live in coastal areas that are less than 10 m above sea level. 2.4 billion people (about 40% of the world’s population) live within 100 km of the coast. Going ashore has been a centuries-old aspiration of many nations and the goal of many migrations throughout history. After some nations went ashore, the aspiration was to build ships, get to the coastal islands, fish and learn how to conquer the sea and put it in the service of people. What was valid for the world, was valid for Europe, and for the Adriatic Sea and its eastern coast
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