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Book A: Survey
Catalogue reference: SVY A/ 884 Shelf C
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This record is a file about the Book A: Survey dating from c.1783.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- SVY A/ 884 Shelf C
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Title (The name of the record)
- Book A: Survey
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Date (When the record was created)
- c.1783
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Description (What the record is about)
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Africa, southwest coast: Angola, Namibia and Republic of South Africa: Baia dos Tigres to Cape St Martin's
'Coast of Caffraria'. Includes six views: 1) ‘Entrance into Angra Pequena': 2) ‘Land to the Southward of Walwich Bay'; 3) ‘Remarkable Hummocks’; 4) ‘Pedestal Rock’; 5) ‘Entrance of St Helens Bay, St Martins Point'; 6) ‘Inland Cape’. Chart shows coastline, hydrography, topography, settlements, land marks, remarks, explanatory key. Colour manuscript. Latitude and longitude indicated; north point with compass indicator (orientation to the west). Scale: 46.5 inches to 340 leagues. Surveyed by Lieutenant Home Riggs Popham. Estimated date: 1782, as suggested by Tooley's
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) Archive
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Dimensions (The size of the record)
- 75 x 123 cm
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- Linen backed; Creased due to being previously folded; Crease tear; Tears and damage to edges; Discolouration; Dirty
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/b0ba7424-8de4-4c31-8a12-a206577f4694/
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SVY Book A
Book A: Survey
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Within the series: SVY Book A
Book A: Survey
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Book A: Survey