Pilot chart of the North Atlantic Ocean

"Date of publication, June 30 [for the month of] July, 1892" (top edge). "Published monthly at the Hydrographic Office, Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, Washington, D.C." (bottom edge). Compass rose with magnetic variation lines on the map; "variation is for 1890"...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: United States. Defense Mapping Agency; United States. Hydrographic Office
Format: Map
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. 1892
Subjects:
Nautical charts > North Atlantic Ocean
Newfoundland studies
North Atlantic
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/maps/id/89
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Summary:"Date of publication, June 30 [for the month of] July, 1892" (top edge). "Published monthly at the Hydrographic Office, Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, Washington, D.C." (bottom edge). Compass rose with magnetic variation lines on the map; "variation is for 1890"(top edge). Wind direction and force shown by wind roses. Shows ice limits. Includes legend (bottom left). Detailed Notes: Storm signals -- Charts published and cancelled -- Storms in the North Atlantic -- Weather -- Branch hydrography offices. -- Includes inset: The Sable Island hurricane of August 29, 1891. Shows storm track with notes.

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