J.K. Cheesman Sailor’s Guide E.A. Johnson Co., Providence, Rhode Island, 1942 Volvelle on card 11.5 inches diameter $450 The Sailor’s Guide is a vibrantly colored, two-sided rotating circular chart volvelle, designed for nautical reference and copyrighted in 1942 by by J.K. Cheesman. The front features a compass rose bordered by storm signal flags, with a central wheel that reveals details about different sailing ships—such as mast types, rigging, and classification. The ship class slot allows for setting for Barkentine / Full Rigged Ship / Catboat / Knockabout / Sloop / Yawl / Schooner / Brig / Brigantine / Bark. It also displays directional indicators and sailor’s knots associated with each vessel thereby providing visual cues for ship identification and weather warnings. The back, printed in bold red and black shows shipboard watch times, bell signals, and how to report sightings using relative bearings. A labeled sailboat diagram helps identify various parts of a rig, from jib to boom. This side serves as a practical guide for communication and navigation at sea. Product description continues below.
