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TYPE for entire chart and insets sliall be ordered using Sinall-fraft Chart No. 117-SC as a 

 standard. Futura Type is the basic style type to be used on all Small-craft Charts. This 

 open-face style provides, under adverse conditions, ease of identification and increased 

 legibility. (See page 96 for type styles and sizes.) 



All type must be placed carefully and interfere as little as possible with the cartographic 

 detail. 



Marginal information and standard notes shall be apphed using Small-craft Chart No. 

 117-SC as a standard. 



INSETS: The placement of insets is determined on the planning layout and so far as prac- 

 ticable, insets are placed on the reverse side of the base charts. Projection intervals are 

 determined by the scale. The insets are numbered and cross-referenced as to their location 

 on the base charts. The limits of insets, on the base charts, are outlined accurately and num- 

 bered in sequence on the magenta or red Compilation. Compass roses should be placed on 

 all insets, however, where space is limited a north arrow shall be charted. 



CHART INDEX of the area shall be compiled at the best possible scale to diagram the cha:-ted 

 area and the adjoining chart coverfige. This index is placed on the outside back cover when- 

 ever possible. 



TIDE TABLES are photographic reductions of the published Tide Tables. 



TINT GUIDES are sent to Reproduction to guide them in the application of the blue and 

 green tints. 



The date of the latest Notice to Mariners must be used for the cut-off date when the proof of 

 Base No. 1 is ready for final verification of aids. This cut-off date also applies to the re- 

 maining sections of the Small-craft Chart. 



A certain degree of flexibility should be allowed in Small-craft Chart compilations due to the 

 special problems encountered in difficult areas. 



All other procedures in the construction of Small-craft Charts, in general, follow the Nautical 

 Chart Manual standards. 



On the planning chart, compilation, and final drawing, attention is directed to the cartographic 

 balance of the complete Small-craft Chart with its ultimate use always in mind. This chart 

 is designed for recreational craft use and emphasis must be placed on completeness, accuracy, 

 legibility of type and detail, and final usage. 



New editions of the Small-craft Charts are issued annually and are not hand corrected 

 between printings. Notices to Mariners warn navigators of critical changes between editions. 



