Terrestrial table globe
Terrestrial table globe. Geographical details on the sphere show shipping routes with distances in nautical miles and railways marked on the sphere. There is a colour scheme for geographical contour lines. The main ocean currents are indicated. A total of eight oceans are named. For full details about the cartography and construction of this globe please refer to the related publication.
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Object Details
ID: | GLB0237 |
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Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments; Charts and maps |
Type: | Table globe |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | George Philip & Son Ltd |
Date made: | 1960 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 465 x 370 mm; Diameter of sphere: 343 mm |