Nautical Chart of the West Indies, 1955 from 1903 SEA CHART BY THE ADMIRALTY

Nautical chart of the West Indies, produced in 1955 from the original edition of 1903. Published by the Admiralty, this chart shows geographical and maritime details of the region. Printed on paper, it presents hydrographic information relevant for navigation of the time. The chart is in good condition with minor wear appropriate for its age. It is a notable example of 20th-century nautical cartography. This nautical chart is a high-precision technical document published by the British Admiralty. Although the original plate and base triangulation date from 1903, this specific copy is an updated edition with corrections up to 1955, a key period for commercial navigation after World War II. Physical Details and Measurements Editor: Hydrographic Office of the Royal Navy, under the authority of the Hydrographer of the Admiralty. Dimensions: Standard 'Full Size' format, approximately 104 x 71 cm (41 x 28 inches). Material: High-weight paper, designed to be resistant to constant use on the bridge. Scale: Generally coastal or approach navigation scales, depending on the specific section of the Antilles it represents. Content Description The chart covers strategic areas of the West Indies (the Caribbean), including: Soundings and Depths: Updated depth data, crucial for deeper draft vessels that began operating in the 1950s. Coastlines: Details reefs, sandbanks, and underwater hazards that were constant in the Caribbean region. Aids to Navigation: Exact position of lighthouses, buoys, and radio aids, with their light characteristics updated to 1955. Manual Corrections: It is common for these charts to have annotations in red ink or stamps in the lower left corner detailing the minor corrections (Small Corrections) made year after year.