The Adriatic Pilot: From The Surveys Of Bampana, Visconti, And Smyth, And The Portolano Of Marieni

By Admiralty Hydrographic Office

Book Overview

The Adriatic Pilot is a comprehensive guidebook for sailors and navigators traveling through the Adriatic Sea. Published in 1861 by the Admiralty Hydrographic Office, it is based on the surveys of three prominent cartographers: Bampana, Visconti, and Smyth, as well as the portolano (nautical chart) of Marieni. The book includes detailed descriptions of the coastline, harbors, and anchorages, as well as information on tides, currents, and weather patterns. It also features numerous charts and maps, and provides advice on navigation and pilotage. The Adriatic Pilot is an essential resource for anyone planning a voyage through the Adriatic Sea, and is a valuable historical document of the region's maritime history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164892363
• ISBN13: 9781164892366
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"