Terrestrial hand globe

Terrestrial hand globe. Geographical details on the sphere show simple outlines of the continents. In many respects this globe is comparable to the terrestrial globe, Klinger GLB0017, but there are more details given on the present globe. Tasmania is peninsular, and in the south polar region is the label 'Wilk Ld'. A total of five oceans are named. For full details about the cartography and construction of this globe please refer to the related publication.

Object Details

ID: GLB0201
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments; Charts and maps
Type: Hand globe
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Klinger, Johann Georg
Date made: circa 1800
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 79 x 80 x 80 mm; Diameter of sphere: 58 mm
Parts: Terrestrial hand globe