nautical heritage

Nautical heritage refers to the traditions, history, and cultural practices associated with seafaring, navigation, and maritime activities. It includes artifacts, ships, stories, and skills passed down through generations that reflect a community’s relationship with the sea. This heritage preserves the knowledge of navigation, shipbuilding, and maritime trade, offering insight into how societies explored, exploited, and understood the oceans. Protecting nautical heritage helps us appreciate our maritime history and its influence on global culture, economy, and technological development.