Replogle Franklin 31501 12-Inch Antique Ocean Desk Globe

Overview

The Replogle Franklin 31501 is a 12-inch antique-ocean terrestrial desk globe with English political cartography, more than 4,000 place names, and raised relief. It also shows mountain-peak elevations, major shipping routes, port distances, and historical explorer-ship illustrations for detailed geographic reference on a desk, table, shelf, or classroom surface.

Key Features

• Political antique-ocean cartography includes more than 4,000 English place names.
• Raised relief gives major mountain ranges a tactile surface, with peak elevations shown in feet.
• Major shipping routes and port distances are shown in nautical miles.
• Historical illustrations identify well-known explorer ships, including the Niña, Pinta, Santa María, and Victoria.
• The numbered semi-meridian marks degrees of latitude.

Specifications

• Brand: Replogle Globes
• Model: Franklin
• SKU / MPN: 31501
• Globe type: Terrestrial desk globe
• Cartography: Political
• Ocean style: Antique ocean
• Place names: More than 4,000
• Relief: Raised relief
• Elevation units: Feet
• Navigation details: Major shipping routes and port distances in nautical miles
• Globe diameter: 12 in (30 cm)
• Total height: 16 in (41 cm)
• Meridian: Numbered semi-meridian
• Language: English
• Weight: 5 lb
• Barcode: 039231315010

Compatibility

This freestanding desk globe is designed for placement on a stable, level desk, table, shelf, or similar indoor surface with clearance for its 12-inch sphere and 16-inch total height.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the globe diameter? The globe has a 12-inch (30 cm) diameter.
• How tall is the Franklin globe? Its total height is 16 inches (41 cm).
• What map style does it use? It uses English political cartography with an antique-ocean appearance.
• Does the globe have raised relief? Yes. Major mountain ranges are represented with raised relief, and peak elevations are shown in feet.
• Does it show maritime information? Yes. It displays major shipping routes and port distances in nautical miles.
• Which explorer ships are illustrated? The official listing identifies the Niña, Pinta, Santa María, and Magellan's Victoria among the illustrated ships.

Why Choose

This genuine Replogle Franklin globe combines detailed political cartography, raised relief, maritime reference information, and historical explorer-ship illustrations in a compact 12-inch format.