Red Sea and Gulf of Aden pilot comprising the Suez canal, the gulfs of Suez and 'Aqaba, the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, the south-eastern coast of Arabia from Ras Baghashwa to Ras al Hadd, the coast of Africa from Ras Asir to Ras Hafun, Socotra and its adjacent islands.

Published by published by the Hydrographic Department, Admiralty,, London,, 1955

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Tenth edition of a work "comprising sailing directions for the Suez canal, the Gulf of Suez, and the central track for power vessels through the Red sea, Straits of Bab-al-Mandab, and Gulf of Aden ." (p. III) and more areas. Besides navigation it deals with the climate, weather and ocean streams of the area. The first chapter also gives and "general description of countries bordering the Red sea and Gulf of Aden" (p. V). Including two copies of the supplement. Spine slightly discoloured, otherwise in very good condition. Original blue cloth with title on spine and front board; supplement with original printed paper wrappers. With a folding map (printed on both sides), 2 coloured plates with diagrams (printed on both sides), 28 plates showing coastlines and occasionally a map (many printed on both sides), and many some illustrations in text. Pages: LI, [1 blank], 518, [1], [1 blank] pp. Including: Supplement no. 1-1957 relating to the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden pilot, tenth edition .

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Title
Red Sea and Gulf of Aden pilot comprising the Suez canal, the gulfs of Suez and 'Aqaba, the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, the south-eastern coast of Arabia from Ras Baghashwa to Ras al Hadd, the coast of Africa from Ras Asir to Ras Hafun, Socotra and its adjacent islands.
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[NAVIGATION - RED SEA].
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published by the Hydrographic Department, Admiralty,, London,
Publication year
1955
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Soft cover
Dimensions
8vo.

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