Title: Symbols and Abbreviations Used on Admiralty Paper Charts
Year of Publishing: 2016
Edition: 6th
Author: UK Hydrographic Office
Details: A4, Softcolour, Illustrated
This highly useful publication contains all the meanings of chart symbols and abbreviations used on Admiralty and International Charts compiled by the UKHO.
This guide lists all relevant information on hydrography, topography, navigational aids and services plus abbreviations of principal terms shown on all Admiralty English and foreign charts, with general information on the content of Admiralty paper charts.
As an essential reference tool for sailors, every vessel should carry a copy, and it’s also recommended for students of the Royal Yacht Association (RYA) courses.
Topics covered include:
This new editions shows recent symbols that have been introduced and records other developments in charting practice.
Code: 136
Customer Reviews 4.5 5 4.5/5 Based on 2 reviews
As expected. Reviewed by Terry on 10 Oct 2016
Book arrived quickly, in appropriate packing and was as expected. This is the sort of thing that is either 5 stars or one star. OIt was 5 star
Original Admiralty NP 5011 symbols Reviewed by PJ on 15 Jun 2016
Prompt delivery & good price by Sea Chest. As edition is 2011, just hope they don't re-issue soon.
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