Thompson's Coast Pilot 1861

Book

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Thompson's Coast Pilot 1861

Entry/Object ID

2022.80.07

Description

Hardbound book of navigational mathematical instructions, tables, and descriptions of the various harbors, signals and approaches.

Context

Charles McVea is written in pencil on the inside cover of this book which gave vital navigational information to Great Lakes captains. This humble book cost $2 in 1861, which is the equivalent of $70 in 2024

Collection

Nautical

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2022.80

Dimensions

Height

9 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Book Details

Date Published

1861

Location

Box

005 A+B Nautical History

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

McVea, Charles E. 1835-1894

Notes

presumed to be correct Captain McVea

Create Date

August 2, 2024

Update Date

August 2, 2024