New Hebrides, Fiji and Tonga Islands Survival Chart
Object NameChart, Navigational
Historic Owner
Charles Paul Amerman
Association
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)
Date1940s
PeriodWorld War II
Mediumsilk, ink
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of the family of Charles Paul Amerman. 2021.27.26
Object number2021.27.26
DescriptionChart, Navigational; White silk survival chart of Fiji and Tonga islands on one side and New Hebrides and Loyalty islands on the other. The map includes cartographic features such as green land masses, black latitude and longitude lines, and black circular compass-like designs. Various island names, bays, oceans and other landmarks are noted throughout in black text. Printed text at the bottom of either side of the fabric reads "Fiji and Tonga Is. / New Hebrides and Loyalty Is. (New Caledonia) // N.A.C.I - Hydrographic Office // Washington, D.C. // Heights in feet // Restricted // NACI-HO No. S12-9 & 26 / S12-20 & 16".On View
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