Soviet Celestial Star Navigational globe for maritime astral navigation using the stars . This was removed from the wreck of the” Felix” a merchant vessel wrecked at the entrance to the Mogadishu port . She was sunk during the Somali Civil War. The battle involved U.S. forces, specifically the downing of two Black Hawk helicopters and a subsequent fight for the survivors, resulting in heavy casualties for both sides. The battle is described in Mark Bowden's book "Black Hawk Down" that was later made into the Hollywood movie . The globe has discolouration due to sun and the sinking , please see photos but this just ads to its patina and story . A fantastic Nautical item with great provenance.
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