A Short Course on Nautical Charts and Basic Plotting For ...

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Gary C. Kessler, 2012-2021 A Short Course on Nautical Charts and Basic Plotting For the Recreational Boater Gary C. Kessler Version 19 June 202 1 i Table of Contents List of Figures ........................................ ........................................ ........................................ ........ iii Introduction ........................................ ........................................ ........................................ ... 1 Part 1. Nautical Charts and Other Resources ........................................ ................................... 3 Purpose and Role of Nautical Charts .

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