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Book A: Survey

Catalogue reference: SVY A/ 842 Press 5F

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Reference
SVY A/ 842 Press 5F
Title
Book A: Survey
Date
c.1813
Description

United Kingdom: Channel Islands

'The Rough Chart of the Island of Jersey'. Chart shows coastline, hydrography, anchorages, jetties, topography, vegetation, roads, settlements, buildings, fortifications (inlcuding Fort Henry), military installations, land marks, sight lines, remarks (extensive, including marks for dangers) and explanatory key. Colour manuscript. Latitude referred to in remarks; north point with compass indicator and magnetic north variation. Scale: 7.8 inches to 3 statute miles; 10.3 inches to 3000 fathoms and 10.3 inches to 3 geometrical miles. By 'Martin White Commander Royal Navy'. Annotated (in pencil): 'Transmitted to the Hydrographic Office January 1813'. Evidence of (pencil) squaring. Estimated date: survey 841 Press 5k and annotation

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United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) Archive
Dimensions
210 x 98 cm
Physical condition
Roll; Heavily creased; Lots of crease tears; Damage and tears to edges; Fragile; A label with the former reference is attached with a metal stud
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/ceb08b89-0479-45b8-aeaa-3230055bf5b1/

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SVY Book A

Book A: Survey

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