January 24, 2024
1944 WWII Era Chart No. 2056 Mexico Tampico To Progresso
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Nautical Chart No. 256North America - East Coast Of MexicoTampico To ProgressoShows Gulf Of Mexico, Tabasco, Yucatan, Gulf of Campeche, Bay of Campeche & Campeche BankWashington D.C. Published FEB. 1902 at the Hydrographic Office under the authority of the Secretary Of The NavyEdition: 47th, Sept. 1942 with correction dates in 1943 & 1944Size: 32"x 42" (measurements are approximate )Chart says continued Eastward on chart 966 (Yucatan)Nautical Charts from WW2 EraLong story short, These charts came of a decommissioned battle/destroyer ship after WWII when the government was selling war surplus, a friend of ours grandfather bought the ship, sailed it to Portland Oregon, it wasn't until then that he and his buddies realized they could not sail it up the Columbia River, ...so they took what ever they could off the ship. Fast forward MANY years later the kids are cleaning out the attic after his passing and what do they find, Yep hundreds of these nautical charts. How we ended up with them is another story in itself.Each chart was stored on the ships folded so they have crease marks, yellowing and or discoloration (some more than others)Please review photo's carefully for quality of chart/coastal survey .Great Gift Idea For:* Someone interested in WWII Era Memorabilia*Nautical Theme * *Beach House **A Sailor ** Study/Library "Man CaveUltimately
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