Nautical Chart of Plains of Mackay and Bowen in Queensland
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Nautical chart of Plains of Mackay and Bowen in Queensland on the east coast of Australia. Originally published in 1972 by Hydrographic Service R.A.N. under the superintendence of admiral J. H. S. Osborn. Printed in Royal Australian Navy Corps in 1973. The chart shows the nature of the sea floor, hazards, aids to navigation, tides, and currents, with some topographic detail of the adjoining coasts. Depths and heights are in meters.
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Publisher
The Australian Hydrographic Service (formerly known as the Royal Australian Navy Hydrographic Service) is the Australian Commonwealth Government agency responsible for providing hydrographic services that meet Australia’s obligations under the SOLAS convention and the national interest; enabling safe navigation, maritime trade, and supporting the protection of the marine environment. The agency, headquartered at the Australian Hydrographic Office in Wollongong, New South Wales, is an element of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and serves both military and civilian functions.
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Dimensions: 119 x 73 cm; 47 x 28 1/2 in
Year: 1973
Publisher: Hydrographic Service R.A.N.
Country of manufacture: Australia
Place of publication: Sydney
Author: J. H. S. Osborn
Condition: Folded as issued, two smaller stains on the left edge not affecting the print, two tears on the upper edge (1cm), very good overall.
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