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German naval chart of the English Channel from just south of Dover and Calais north to Flamborough. The title reads "Nordansteuering zum Kanal, West-Blatt." There are a few official Wehrmacht rubberstamps. The map was acquired by an English Merchant officer towards the end of the war, who was placed in charge of the U-Boat following its capture. The envelope in which it is contained has the ink note "German Invasion Chart," undoubtedly referring to the invasion of the European continent that was just months away when this map was published. Also included are two objects liberated from the U-Boat at the same time, a small box with two lids, each labeled "Targesin Stäbchen," (silver nitrate and copper rod) and a small cup, possibly for applying the silver nitrate as an eye medicine.