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Rare thematic chart of reported whale sightings by geographic area, whale species, and relative number of sightings.
Third issue (of four). Hydrographic Office of the US in the mid 20th century. Upper top left position with logo of eagle clutching items in claws surrounded by text: "Hydrographic Office U.S. Navy". Top right position is blank. Bottom right position reads "Price 20 cents / H.O. Miscel. No. 8514" Mid-20th-century electrotype on wove paper. This instance of Maury's whale chart carries a blue ink over-stamp from the U.S. Naval Supply Depot at Scotia, NY. "Corrected through Notice to Mariners No. 25 June 23, '56" that is- 1956.
Matthew Fontaine Maury
(1806 - 1873)
Matthew Fontaine Maury (1806–1873) was an American naval officer, oceanographer, and astronomer known for his pioneering work in oceanography, meteorology, and cartography. He is often called the "Pathfinder of the Seas" and the "Father of Modern Oceanography and Naval Meteorology" and later, "Scientist of the Seas" for his significant contributions to charting wind and ocean currents.
In 1842, Maury became Superintendent of the United States Naval Observatory and the Depot of Charts and Instruments, the forerunner of the United States Hydrographic Office. There, he had access to vast logs of data from naval and merchant marine vessels, which he used for his research.
Perhaps Maury's most notable achievement was the development of the first comprehensive charts of ocean winds and currents, based on logs and reports gathered from thousands of ship captains. His "Wind and Current Chart of the North Atlantic" (1847) dramatically reduced the length of ocean voyages. His system of recording oceanographic data was so effective that it was used internationally to improve sea travel. (1)
(1) Garcia, Christine. Atlan. Online. August 29, 2019. https://humansofdata.atlan.com/2019/08/how-maury-saved-millions-and-unified-the-world-with-data-in-the-1800s/
PUBLICATION DATE: 1956
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: World
BODY OF WATER: All
CONDITION: Excellent.
Rolled with no folds. On strong paper. No holes, tears or condition issues.
COLORING: B/W
ENGRAVER:
SIZE: 36
" x
24 "
ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 0
PRICE: $
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