1938, Navigational Notes on the Labrador Coast, Alexander Forbes

Navigational Notes on the Labrador Coast by Alexander Forbes is a supplementary pamphlet accompanying his 1938 work Northernmost Labrador Mapped from the Air, published by the American Geographical Society. This pamphlet provides detailed navigational insights into the Labrador coastline, focusing on the region north of Nain.

📘 Overview

• Full Title: Navigational Notes on the Labrador Coast

• Author: Alexander Forbes

• Publication Year: 1938

• Publisher: American Geographical Society

• Format: Pamphlet (25 pages)

• Accompanying Work: Northernmost Labrador Mapped from the Air

• Contents: Includes detailed navigational charts and observations pertinent to the Labrador coastline

🧭 Significance

Forbes' navigational notes are a valuable resource for understanding the maritime geography of Labrador's northern regions. They complement the aerial surveys conducted during the Forbes-Grenfell Expedition of 1931 and subsequent surveys in 1932 and 1935. The pamphlet's detailed charts and observations have been instrumental for researchers and navigators exploring the Labrador coast.