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Book A: Survey

Catalogue reference: SVY A/ 909 Shelf Ws

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Reference
SVY A/ 909 Shelf Ws
Title
Book A: Survey
Date
1815
Description

India, southeast coast: Sri Lanka, west coast: Colombo

'Chart of the soundings in the Harbour of Colombo'. Chart shows coastline, hydrography, jetties, harbours, anchorages, topography, vegetation, land use, settlements, buildings, land marks, sight lines, remarks. Colour manuscript. North point with compass indicator (orientation to the east). Scale: 5.5 inches to 0.5 miles. Surveyed by James Crisp, Master Attendant, March 1815. Endorsed in black ink: 'Belongs to Mr Douglas Master RN'

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United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) Archive
Dimensions
71 x 82 cm
Physical condition
Linen backed; Creased due to being previously folded; Unevenly cut edges; Tears and damage to edges; Dirty
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/1b937d2f-7bfe-4297-8d63-390c2cb96ebc/

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SVY Book A

Book A: Survey

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