Historical information
Navigation charts are used by mariners around the world for navigating waterways. This chart was created for Otago Harbour in New Zealand. A ship "Otago' was named after this harbour and was once commanded by renowned maritime author Joseph Conrad. That ship now lies in Otago Bay, in the Derwent River, Tasmania.
Significance
This navigation chart was published by the British Admiralty cartographer, to aid mariners to navigate the world's water bodies. Navigation charts are still used today, along with other navigational instruments.
Physical description
British Admiralty Navigation Chart - Otago Harbour, South Island, New Zealand. Chart shows insets with finer detail of important sections.
Subjects
- warrnambool,
- shipwrecked-coast,
- flagstaff-hill,
- flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum,
- maritime-museum,
- shipwreck-coast,
- flagstaff-hill-maritime-village,
- shipwrecked-artefact,
- british admiralty navigation chart,
- navigation chart,
- british admiralty,
- otago harbour,
- south island,
- new zealand,
- otago bay,
- derwent river,
- tasmania,
- joseph conrad
