Carrying case for portable Global Positioning System instrument

carrying case for portable Global Positioning System instrument

INSTRUMENTS - BOXES & CASES
Magellan Systems Corporation
circa 1991
LOA 10 in.; H. 6-1/2 in.; D. 3-1/4 in.

Carrying case for portable Global Positioning System instrument, Magellan GPS NAV 1000 Plus (2005.17.6); blue synthetic "canvas" case with zipper and shoulder strap (1" x 44") with plastic clasps; label sewn on one side with red and white logo and "MAGELLAN" embroidered in black. Used by William Pinkney during his 1990-1992 solo sailing voyage around the world aboard his Valiant 47 sloop COMMITMENT, the first African American solo circumnavigation. See also note pad inside (2005.17.8).

2005.17.7