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Chart 1 Symbols, Abbreviations and Terms Used on Charts
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Chart 1
Introduction
Schematic Layout
General
A Chart Number, Title, Marginal Notes
B Positions, Distances, Directions, Compass
Topography
C Natural Features
D Cultural Features
E Landmarks
F Ports
G (Not currently used)
Hydrography
H Tides, Currents
I Depths
J Nature of the Seabed
K Rocks, Wrecks, Obstructions
L Offshore Installations
M Tracks, Routes
N Areas, Limits
O (Not currently used)
Aids and Services
P Lights
Q Buoys, Beacons
R Fog Signals
S Radar, Radio, Satellite Navigation Systems
T Services
U Small Craft
Alphabetical Indexes
V Index of Abbreviations
W International Abbreviations
X List of Descriptions
Landmarks
- Section
E
General
Landmarks
Supplementary national symbols
General
Ref.
IHO Symbology
Description
CHS Symbology
1
Examples of landmarks
2
Examples of conspicuous landmarks
3.1
Pictorial symbols (in true position)
3.2
Sketches, Views (out of position)
4
Height of a structure above the plane of reference for elevations
5
Height of structure above ground level
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