A Directory for the Navigation of the Pacific Ocean, Vol. 2 of 2: With Description of Its Coasts, Islands, From the Strait of Magalhaens to the Arctic . and Other Phenomena (Classic Reprint)

Navigate the Pacific with expert detail and practical insight.

This volume, the second part of a comprehensive navigation directory by Alexander George Findlay, maps coasts, islands, winds, currents, and notable phenomena from the Strait of Magalhaens to the Arctic regions, and across Asia and Australia. It blends coastal descriptions with navigational guidance to support voyage planning and seamanship.

Readers gain thorough coastal outlines, historical anchorage notes, and the lay of key currents and winds that shaped Pacific travel. The book presents precise latitudes, longitudes, and anchorages, helping mariners understand difficult passages and plan safer routes.

• Detailed coastlines and notable features for hundreds of Pacific locales
• Descriptions of winds, currents, tides, and other marine phenomena
• Historical notes on exploration routes and important navigational waypoints
• Practical guidance for charting courses and anchorage considerations

Ideal for mariners, historians, and map lovers who value classic navigational reference and a window into Pacific exploration.