Description

Comprising the Northern, North-Western, and Western Coasts of Australia, From the Southern Point at the Western Entrance to Endeavour Strait to Cape Leeuwin. Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering to the spine and front panel. 12x8.5; 11.5x8. 292pp; 21pp. Some b/w photos and charts.

Synopsis

Title: Australia Pilot Vol. V
Author/Publisher: Admiralty Hydrographic Department
Publication Year: 1948
Format: 292 pages plus 21 pages, with black and white photos and charts, Hardcover

Published in 1948, this original Fourth Edition of the 'Australia Pilot Vol. V' is a crucial non-fiction work from the esteemed Admiralty Hydrographic Department. Serving as an indispensable navigational guide, 'Pilot' books are meticulously compiled to provide comprehensive information for mariners, ensuring safe passage through specified waters.

This particular volume focuses on Australia's northern, north-western, and western coasts. Its coverage extends from the southern point at the western entrance to Endeavour Strait all the way to Cape Leeuwin, offering detailed insights into a significant and often challenging expanse of the Australian coastline.

• Comprehensive Coastal Survey: The text provides meticulous accounts of the geographical features, landmarks, and coastal topography relevant to the designated Australian coastlines. This foundational information is essential for mariners planning and executing voyages in these regions.
• Navigational Essentials: Beyond descriptive geography, this 'Pilot' offers critical navigational intelligence. It includes data on depths, currents, tidal patterns, prevailing weather conditions, and documented dangers to shipping, all vital for ensuring maritime safety.
• Illustrations and Charts: The volume is enhanced with a selection of black and white photographs and various charts. These visual aids complement the written descriptions, offering crucial perspectives and clarifying complex navigational details for the reader.

As an original Fourth Edition from the Admiralty, this 'Australia Pilot Vol. V' holds significant appeal for collectors of maritime history, enthusiasts of Australian exploration, and those interested in specialist cartography. It offers a fascinating and authoritative historical record of navigational knowledge for Australia's vast coastlines in the mid-20th century.

Condition

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