Client File

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This month - Ocean Explorer

Publisher: Ocean Explorer Maps, Chichester, PO19 8NY (info@oceanexplorer.net)
Distributor: NHBS, Totnes, Devon (nhbs@nhbs.co.uk)
Designed and produced by: PCGraphics (UK) Limited

Ocean Explorer Maps are published by Nigel Sitwell the former editor and publisher of the British magazine Wildlife, who has led numerous wildlife expeditions, including more than 12 Antarctic cruises, and writes regularly on travel and natural history for leading publications.

Ocean Explorer Maps were conceived to meet the needs of passengers on cruise ships. More and more people are taking to the world's oceans, and cruising has opened up a whole new range of possibilities for those who like the comfort and convenience of travelling on a well run floating hotel.

Read below about some of the maps available in the series which are produced by PCGraphics (UK) Limited and published by Ocean Explorer.

Antarctica

English, German and now Japanese versions available
This was the first map in the series. On one side is a map of the Antarctic Peninsula region, including Tierra del Fuego, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Orkneys, and South Shetlands. On the reverse side there is a map of the whole Antarctic continent with an enlargement of the Ross Island region. This map is illustrated with over 30 colour photos, and is designed to appeal especially to passengers on Antarctic cruises. Special features include illustrated mini biographies of notable explorers, photos of Antarctic scenes and wildlife, and five historic routes.

Spitsbergen (Svalbard)

English and German versions available
Number two in the series is a visitor's map of the Spitsbergen (Svalbard) archipelago. Illustrated by over 50 photographs and illustrations, the map brings to life this land that is a mere 621 miles (1,000 km) from the North Pole, and whose human inhabitants number no more than about 3,000. As well as an historical section, there are photos and notes on the plants and animals of Svalbard, which is what most modern visitors go there for.

South American Explorer
The rich, colourful, and sometimes violent, history of the region is told by means of an historical time line and mini biographies of the explorers and other notable people whose deeds fashioned these lands. Other special features include introductory information on native peoples; colour photos and text on the wildlife; and a section on glaciers and glacial geology. Primarily intended for visitors who explore the area in ships, the emphasis of this map is on popular landing places and geographical features that are on or near the shore.

Falklands
Detailed map of the Falkland Islands, including a plan of the central part of Stanley, the capital. Features of the map include an historical time line, charting the islands' history from their discovery in the 16th century to the present day. There are also illustrated biographies of explorers and other notable people who have influenced the archipelago's history and development.

South Georgia
This visitor's map of South Georgia, including the South Sandwich Islands, is designed to accompany the Falklands map. This map is designed to appeal to passengers on adventure cruises that visit the island of South Georgia, but will also appeal to armchair travellers with an interest in far away places.

Alaska Explorer
This useful Alaska travel map holds information on the Aleutian Islands and adjacent areas of Canada, and includes a detailed map of the Inside Passage. Illustrated with 26 colour photos and 13 black and white pictures, these travel maps are designed to appeal especially to passengers on Alaskan cruises, but will also interest those exploring Alaska's land and waters in other ways.

Caribbean Explorer
The Caribbean map reflects Caribbean tourism including information for cruise visitors. The emphasis is on the principal scenic places and significant geographical features of the 7000 islands in the Caribbean. Proving to be an extremely useful companion and guide to the Caribbean region including history, wildlife, popular culture and geographical information.

Galapagos Explorer
The latest title, printed February 2006 and now in the bookshops.

Coming soon -
Mediterranean Explorer (2006)
Baltic Explorer (2006 /2007)
British Isles Explorer (2006 /2007)