Nathaniel Bowditch 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.
- Occupation
- mathematician, astronomer, actuary, physicist
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 26, 1773
- Died
- March 16, 1838
