Silk navigational chart with cartographic markings and green land masses

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Silk navigational chart with cartographic markings and green colored land masses

Ellice and Gilbert 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. 2021.27.28

Object number2021.27.28

DescriptionChart, Navigational; White silk survival chart of Ellice Islands on one side and Gilbert 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 "Ellice Is. / Gilbert Is. // N.A.C.I - Hydrographic Office // Washington, D.C. // Heights in feet // Restricted // NACI-HO No. S12-8 / S12-11".

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