Sentence examples for accurate charts from inspiring English sources

The government's primary motive for organizing an exploring expedition was to provide accurate charts for the nation's whaling industry, which in the 1820's and 30's was the largest in the world.

Rocks, reefs and sandbanks lie in wait for unsuspecting vessels, violent weather regularly batters the shore and, before the introduction of accurate charts, navigation was an often haphazard science.

In this work we produce more accurate charts applicable to 1bar pressure and produce graphs up to 40bar.

To gain the respect of the industry and compete with Billboard, we needed accurate charts.

Admiral Walker also had difficulty acquiring experienced pilots and accurate charts for navigating the waters of the lower Saint Lawrence.

Although it was late afternoon and the British fleet had no accurate charts of the bay, Nelson ordered an immediate attack on the French van.

"This is not a current and accurate chart," Mr. Powell said sharply.

Thoreau sounded the pond, which was thought to be bottomless, and produced a detailed and accurate chart showing the depths and shape of the lake bed.

Because of his extensive voyages, accurate charting, and the valuable meteorological data he collected, he is regarded as one of the most important early Arctic explorers.

During the first half of the 17th century, it was the most accurate chart of Asia in the world; clearly marked upon it are some of the disputed islands.Selden's map is a work of art.

On board were the cabin boy of the lost ship, a five-year-old child and 17 skulls.The story of the ship wrecked for want of an accurate chart and of the grisly fate of its passengers, who were murdered after seeking refuge on Boydang island, made headlines around the world.