Skip to main content
Object Number
2005.2.157
Display Title
Pacific Ocean
Descriptions
Object Description
Pacific Ocean, Compiled from the latest information to 1938. Rocks and dangers below sea level have been omitted from this chart. For such details see charts of larger scale. Mercator projection, scale 1:21,912,992 at Lat. 0 [degrees]. Note: the boundaries shown upon this chart are approximate only and should not be regarded as having official significance. 47th Ed., Jan. 1947; Revised 9/12/60. No. 1500. Published at Washington, D.C., by the U.S. Navy Hydrographic Office under the authority of the Secretary of the Navy. Corrected thru notice to Mariners. NO 17 Apr 28 '62, Hydro Distro NSD, Philadelphia, PA.
Inventory Description
Map
Department
Archival, Oversize Paper
Date
1962
Artist
U.S. Navy Hydrographic Office
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
Additional Geographic Terms
Pacific Ocean
Dimensions
Overall: 88.9 x 116.84 cm (35 x 46 in.)
Quantity
1
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
