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Tartary (Russia), Corea (Korea) and Isles of Nipon (Japan): Korea Strait to Gulf...
Catalogue reference: ADM 352/459
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This record is about the Tartary (Russia), Corea (Korea) and Isles of Nipon (Japan): Korea Strait to Gulf... dating from 1796 Jan 01 - 1797 Dec 31 in the series Admiralty: Hydrographic Department: Original Surveys. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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ADM 352/459
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Date (When the record was created)
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1796 Jan 01 - 1797 Dec 31
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Description (What the record is about)
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Tartary (Russia), Corea (Korea) and Isles of Nipon (Japan): Korea Strait to Gulf of Tartary: 'A Chart of the NE Coast of Asia and Japanese Islands with the Track of HM Sloop Providence and her Tender in 1796 and 97 under the Command of W R Broughton'. By Lieutenant J G Vashon under inspection of Captain Broughton. Shows coastline, hydrography, topography and ship's track. With a view of Mount Fusi (Fuji)
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Note (Additional information about the record)
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118 x 91 cm
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Former department reference (Former identifier given by the originating creator)
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514/1 Shelf Se
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Public Record(s)
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Open Document, Open Description
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ADM 352
Admiralty: Hydrographic Department: Original Surveys
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