'Chart of the Arabian Sea Shewing the Winds & Currents during the South-West Monsoon with the probably best Track for Steamers from Bombay to Aden in that Season.'
'Chart of the Arabian Sea Shewing the Winds & Currents during the South-West Monsoon with the probably best Track for Steamers from Bombay to Aden in that Season.'
'Chart of the Arabian Sea Shewing the Winds & Currents during the South-West Monsoon with the probably best Track for Steamers from Bombay to Aden in that Season.'
Abstract: Covers the Arabian Sea south of latitude 25°N, including the Gulf of Aden. Includes the coastlines of the Horn of Africa, the south-east Arabian Peninsula and the west coast of India. Includes a hinterland of approximately fifteen miles. Portrays hydrology, including rocks, relief by hachures, settlements, place names, and includes some navigational notes. Also shows meteorological information, including the strength and direction of currents and winds, surface water temperatures and sea turbulence, and includes meteorological notes and a suggested route for shipping between Aden and Bombay [Mumbai, India]. The chart has been enhanced with watercolour and some place names and routes added in pencil.Compiled by Lieutenant Alfred Dundas Taylor, Indian Navy. Engraved by J & C Walker. Published by John Walker, Geographer to the Honourable East India Company.Physical description: Materials: Printed, with manuscript additions in watercolour and pencil, on paper (backed with linen)Dimensions: 619 x 987mm, on sheet 654 x 1004mm