"American mathematician" . . . "Nathaniel Bowditch (/\u02C8ba\u028Ad\u026At\u0283/; March 26, 1773 \u2013 March 16, 1838) was an early American mathematician remembered for his work on ocean navigation. He is often credited as the founder of modern maritime navigation; his book The New American Practical Navigator, first published in 1802, is still carried on board every commissioned U.S. Naval vessel."@en . "1838-03-16Z"^^ . "Nathaniel Bowditch"@en . . . . "1773Z"^^ . "1773-03-26Z"^^ . . "1838Z"^^ . . . . . "Bowditch, Nathaniel"@en .