Terrestrial table globe

Terrestrial table globe. Geographical details on the sphere show shipping routes with distances in nautical miles and railways marked on the sphere. There is a colour scheme for geographical contour lines. The main ocean currents are indicated. A total of eight oceans are named. For full details about the cartography and construction of this globe please refer to the related publication.

Object Details

ID: GLB0237
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments; Charts and maps
Type: Table globe
Display location: Not on display
Creator: George Philip & Son Ltd
Date made: 1960
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 465 x 370 mm; Diameter of sphere: 343 mm
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