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Wreck Chart
Wreck Chart
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A reproduction map of Atlantic Canada showing a list of wreck sites and their locations. Showing coastal towns, cities, provinces, main waterways, inset of Halifax Harbour. Published by the hydrographic and Map Service, Survey`s and Engineering Branch, Dept, of Mines and Resources, Ottawa. First Edition 1943, New edition Dec. 15, 1944. 2007.89.1
Pilot Chart of the North Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 1888
Pilot Chart of the North Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 1888
Item · 1888
Consists of a hydrographic map of the North Atlantic Ocean. Recorded observations (Notices to Mariners) of October 1888 indicated in red print include hurricane paths and dates, ship wreaks, fog belts, icebergs, general drift of ocean currents and prevailing winds (blue print) among other details. Forecasts for November 1888.This map belonged to Capt. John Congdon of Great Village, NS. He was the Master of the ship "Bedford". 90.77.3
Bay of Fundy
Item · 1863 - 1936
Bay of Fundy, Digby Gut to the Head of Navigation including bearings, heights, soundings, with insets of 8 lighthouses (illustrations), tidal information, charts, British Units, Avon River inset, CNR, Dominion Atlantic Railway, Chignecto Marine Transport railway, and towns along coastline.Surveyed by Captain P. F. Shortland, R.N., 1860, Engraved 1863 with corrections from the Canadian Government Chart of 1931 (small corrections 1933 - 1936). 88.68