Latvia,Lithuanian, Memel to Libau BALTIC SEA VINTAGE ADMIRALTY CHART MAP

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Latvia,Lithuanian, Memel to Libau BALTIC SEA VINTAGE ADMIRALTY CHART MAP:
$175.00

GENUINE VINTAGE ADMIRALTY CHART

BALTIC SEA

Memel to Libau

Hydrographic charts or Admiralty charts are maps designed as aids to navigation at sea. They are produced by the British Admiralty. The Hydrographic Office, a sub-department of the British Admiralty, was established in 1795 and issued its first officially published Admiralty chart in November 1800. Admiralty charts show navigational hazards such as reefs and wrecks, and navigational aids such as lights, buoys and beacons. Nineteenth-century charts may show coastal elevations and topographic views, useful to identify landfalls and prominent fixing marks. They may also include details of coastal forts and other defenses. Admiralty charts are continually updated and corrected. These corrections were often made by amending the original engraved plate and issuing the chart as a new edition; in other cases the chart was completely re-drawn.

DESCRIPTION/CONDITION: Chart Number 2371. London, Published at the Admiralty 1863. Large corrections to 1903, Last small corrections to 1916. Sold by J. D. Potter, Agent for the Sale of the Admiralty Charts. Large ship navigation chart on heavy grade paper with centre fold as issued, measuring overall 103cm x 69cm. (40inches x 27.5 inches). Condition: a used chart in generally good condition with usual handling marks and light creases - please refer to images and examine carefully. Thank you.

Genuine Admiralty chart. This edition with last correction date 1916 is genuinely in World War I and approx 100 years old and not a recent copy or recent printing. As charts were updated (corrected) older versions would be discarded, and it is a wonder that these older editions without the most recent corrections have survived to this day.

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