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Rare Vintage 1942 Framed Maritime Pilot Rules Poster - Wake Robin Towboat / Tresler Oil Co. Provenance
Historical Significance & Provenance:
This is an authentic 1942 framed maritime "PILOT RULES" document originally displayed aboard the Wake Robin towboat, owned and operated by the Tresler Oil Company.
The paper tag affixed to the upper right corner marks its historical origin and provenance ("Wake Robin" Tow Boat / Tresler Oil Co.).
Document Details:
Header: "PILOT RULES FOR THE RIVERS AND THEIR TRIBUTARIES WHOSE WATERS FLOW INTO THE GULF OF MEXICO AND THE RED RIVER OF THE NORTH"
Year/Date: Dated 1942 (printed regulations on paper).
Content: Detailed official navigation rules, whistle signals, vessel passing protocols, river lights diagrams, and maritime regulations for mid-century American river commerce.
Condition:
Document: Paper shows authentic vintage aging, toning, and light horizontal creasing from original placement. Text remains sharp and legible.
Frame: Framed in a dark rustic wooden frame with glass front. The frame exhibits natural wear, scuffs, and patina consistent with age and maritime use.
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