Indian Ocean Chart by Imray & Son 1875 edition stamped 1876, London (slight foxing and old stain) -- 40 x 50in. (102 x 127cm.)

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Indian Ocean Chart by Imray & Son 1875 edition stamped 1876, London (slight foxing and old stain) -- 40 x 50in. (102 x 127cm.)
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This chart would presently be referred to as a 'Passage Planning Chart' and takes account of steamers making sailings to and from Aden to Sunda Strait allowing for SW and NE monsoons. It also shows the 'Great Circle' tracks from Cape Colony to Australia and tracks to follow with a maximum Southerly latitude 'Composite Great Circle' to avoid severe weather and icebergs

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