Description
This large authentic maritime map was printed by the National Ocean Survey of the National Oceanic & Atmosphere Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce & was issued August 27, 1955. This is an authentic map of the period - it is not a reproduction, not a re-print, & not a digital print. It shows the approaches to New York & Long Island, showing Shelter Island Sound & Peconic Bays & much of Long Island Sound, as far west as Setauket & Port Jefferson Harbor, & this is Map # 1212. The map is interesting as it shows the soundings (depth) of the rivers in feet, & it shows the clearance heights of all the bridges, all of the navigational lights & structures, & temporary & permanent anchorages. This map shows parts of the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island Sound, Gardiners Bay, Shelter Island Sound, Little Peconic Bay & Great Peconic Bay. On land, the map shows the northern shore of Long Island from Gardiner's Island in the east to Setauket in the west, & on the north shore we see the Bridgeport Municipal Airport, the Housatonic River, , New Haven & the shore of Connecticut as far east as the outskirts of New London. This large map measures 45 1/2" wide by about 31" high & has been folded as you see in the photos. It is printed in color. The map is in fair condition, with some authentic vintage stains & dirt, as this was purchased from a fellow who used to sail up & down the eastern seaboard in a sailboat, & this was one of his most heavily used maps as he loved to sail around Long Island. FREE shipping within the United States. I'll gladly combine shipping with other items whenever possible. For shipment elsewhere, please contact me for a shipping quote. 1955 Long Island, New York & Connecticut Atlantic Ocean Approaches, Island Sound, Vintage Maritime Shore Sounding Map
