Where was Bering training in naval skills?
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Answer
Bering trained in naval skills in Amsterdam, known as the leading center for shipbuilding and maritime knowledge in the 17th and 18th centuries. The Dutch Republic held a prominent position in naval technology and cartography, fostering Bering’s expertise and preparing him for his adventurous explorations in the Arctic and Pacific regions.
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