Terrestrial table globe

Terrestrial table globe. Geographical details on the sphere include labels for 'T. d'Enderby' and 'Alexandre 1.e'. A total of four oceans are named. The donor of this globe, Frank Carr (1903-91), was second Director of the National Maritime Museum, London, 1947-66. For full details about the cartography and construction of this globe please refer to the related publication.

Object Details

ID: GLB0064
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments; Charts and maps
Type: Table globe
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1850
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 200 x 498 mm; Diameter of sphere: 99 mm
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