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NOAA Photo Library Image - cgs05379

The NW section of the chart of Boston Harbor, Mass. Showing note on "Triangulation was executed in 1846&47. Topography & Hydrography were done in 1846, 60&64. Symbols of "Sunk Rock", "Rock Awash", "Ledge of Rocks", "Position of Life Boat", and "Hut of Refuge." Humane Society established "Hut of Refuge."

Image ID: cgs05379, NOAA's Historic Coast & Geodetic Survey (C&GS) Collection
Location: Massachusetts, Boston Harbor
Photo Date: 1878
Credit: NARA C&GS Colllection

Category: Coast and Geodetic Survey/Archive/

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