Terrestrial miniature globe

Terrestrial miniature globe. Geographical details on the sphere show that lands and oceans are not named. This is a so-called 'Stummer Globus' or silent globe. The tracks of Cook's second and third voyages are indicated with their dates. The land masses are all surrounded by a narrow border of coastal 'contour lines' which are simply decorative in function. For full details about the cartography and construction of this globe please refer to the related publication.

Object Details

ID: GLB0047
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments; Charts and maps
Type: Miniature globe
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Landes Industrie Comptoir
Date made: 1798
People: Cook, James
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 188 x 137 x 137 mm; Diameter of sphere: 104 mm
Parts: Terrestrial miniature globe