Admiralty publication NP5011
3rd Ed. May 2005

Symbols and abbreviations used on Admiralty Charts

by Nigel Calder

Nigel Calder makes sense of the complex array of signs, symbols and graphic elements used in US nautical charts, and presents a number of original features to help readers optimise use of the data. He includes background information, international chart symbol equivalents, electronic chart symbology and detailed explanations of the practical aspects of nautical chart reading.

160pp, 500 colour images, paperback

How to keep your Admiralty charts up to date.

Navigation practice chart no. 5050

Navigation Practice Chart 5055

Instructional practice chart 5056

760 x 75mm

For secure, water resistant storage of all charts up to full Admiralty size (rolled in the tube).

A History of Imray, Laurie and Wilson.

From the 18th century navigators relied on nautical charts produced by a handful of chart makers who worked in the city of London. These privately produced charts, or 'bluebacks' were in circulation amongst the merchant fleets of the World until the Second World War.

This meticulously researched history tells the story of the comanies that dominated the trade from the 1750's until the present day.

246mm x 189mm 172p 8 colour plates. Hb

By J. Blake
This historical look at sea charts is arranged along chronological and then geographical lines. Each of the ten chapters is split into two distinct halves examining the history of the charting of a particular region and the context under which such charting took place following which specific navigational charts and views together with other relevant illustrations are presented. Key figures or milestones in the history of charting are then presented in stand-alone story box features.

160p 300x280mm Hb

By M. Matrix Evans & S. Kennedy

Cartography provides marvellous waypoints for changes in different cultures through history, both scientifically and artistically. It can also be an expression of political struggle and aspiration. Some maps have been weapons. Anyone who doubts this need only trace the bitter history of the Balkans. Some of the maps in this book had devastating consequences, such as the 1885 map of Africa that carved up the continent among the European colonial powers. Some maps are simply beautiful, such as the ‘Dream Time’ maps of the Australian Aborigines or the brilliantly engraved Dutch maps of the 16th century.

256p 300x280mm Hb

The Naval Charts and Maps that have Informed and Illustrated War at Sea.
By J. Blake
2006
Extensive commentary on over 150 fascinating and beautiful maps and charts from a naval perspective.
160p Hb.