The general bathymetric chart of the oceans

Abstract

A brief historical account is given of the General Bathymetric Chart. The International Committee on the Nomenclature of Ocean Bottom Features considered at its Monaco meeting in September 1954 various proposals for the improvement of it. As the final sheets of the third edition have gone to press, the International Committee considers that users of the General Bathymetric Chart should have the opportunity of studying and criticizing its proposals. The Committee would welcome reasoned criticism, especially if it has the support of a national group. These should be sent at an early date to the Joint Secretaries of the Committee, Vice-Adml. J. D. Nares and Mr. C. D. Ovey.