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Book A: Survey

Catalogue reference: SVY A/ 884 Shelf C

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SVY A/ 884 Shelf C
Title
Book A: Survey
Date
c.1783
Description

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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United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) Archive
Dimensions
75 x 123 cm
Physical condition
Linen backed; Creased due to being previously folded; Crease tear; Tears and damage to edges; Discolouration; Dirty
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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