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Chart 1
Canadian Chart 1 Symbols, Abbreviations and Terms
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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
Natural Features
- Section
C
Coastline
Relief
Water Features
Vegetation
Supplementary national symbols
Coastline
Ref.
IHO Symbology
Description
CHS Symbology
1
Coastline, surveyed
2
Coastline, inadequately surveyed
3
Cliffs, Steep coast
4
Hillocks
5
Flat coast
6
Sandy shore
7
Stony shore, shingly shore
8
Sandhills, Dunes
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Date modified:
2022-10-03