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Book A: Survey

Catalogue reference: SVY A/ c54/6 PP 21/50

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SVY A/ c54/6 PP 21/50
Title
Book A: Survey
Date
1763
Description

North America, east coast: Canada, east coast: Quirpon

'A Plan of the Harbours of Quirpoon and Noddy in Newfoundland'. Survey shows coastline, hydrography, harbours, topography, land marks, sight lines, remarks and explanatory key. Colour manuscript. North point with compass indicators showing true and magnetic north with variation (orientation south south west); evidence of pencil construction lines. Scale: 5.4 inches to 1 mile. Surveyed by James Cook, 1763. Annotated in brown ink: 'Mounted 1836'

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United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) Archive
Dimensions
83 x 109 cm
Physical condition
Torn and damaged; Linen backed
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/e274eb0b-b0cb-42d9-8acc-0f114fa26bbe/

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Book A: Survey

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