skipanalínukerfið
Skipanalínukerfið, or the skipper's line system, is a traditional navigation method used by sailors to determine their position at sea. It involves the use of a line, called the skipper's line, which is attached to a fixed point on the ship, typically the bow or the stern. The line is then extended to a specific length, usually determined by the ship's compass or a sextant, and the angle between the line and the horizon is measured. This angle, known as the skipper's angle, is then used to calculate the ship's latitude.
The skipper's line system was widely used in the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in the Age
Despite its decline, the skipper's line system remains an important part of maritime history and culture. It