The rhumbs themselves form a network that is both a grid and a compass.

Rose of Rhumb lines

A mile scale is located at the top of the chart.


Use the magnifying glass to see the grid and the scale in the "north" section below.

magnifying glass Under the Magnifying Glass

The 1424 Nautical
north
south
west
East
center

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