NZ14908 Cape Adare to Cape Daniell

NZ14908 is an official New Zealand nautical chart covering the region from Cape Adare to Cape Daniell in Antarctica. It is part of the Ross Dependency charting series produced by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).

Chart Specifications:

• Chart Number: NZ 14908 (International Number: INT 9008).
• Scale: 1:200,000.
• Region: Southern Ocean and Ross Dependency, Antarctica.
• Geographic Extents: Approximately 71° 0.00' S to 72° 46.00' S and 168° 20.00' E to 172° 0.00' E.
• Publication History: Originally published in January 2003, with a new edition released in August 2006.

Format and Availability:

• Paper Chart: Available for purchase through authorized nautical chart agents such as Boat Books and Marine Deals.
• Digital Data: Accessible as a digital layer via the LINZ Data Service for GIS and mapping purposes.
• Raster Navigational Chart (RNC): Included in the NZMariner official RNC folio for use in electronic navigation systems.

Geographic Coverage:

The chart provides detailed hydrographic information for the Victoria Land coast, including significant landmarks like:

• Cape Adare: Home to the largest Adélie penguin colony.
• Cape Daniell.

It is essential for safe navigation in the hazardous, ice-prone waters of the Ross Sea.