A chart of the harbour of Boston : with the soundings, sailing-marks, and other directions
1777
MAP L2016S3ff
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Title
A chart of the harbour of Boston : with the soundings, sailing-marks, and other directions
Variant Title
North American pilot for New England
Published
[London : R. Sayer and J. Bennett, 1777]
Description
1 map ; 56 x 90 cm.
Call Number
MAP L2016S3ff
System Control No.
(OCoLC)05401011
Note
Scale ca. 1:28,000.
First issued in the "The North American pilot for New England ...," 1777.
Printed on two joined sheets.
Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings.
English nautical chart of Boston Harbor issued during the American Revolution.
Depicts Boston Harbor from roughly Deer Island to Hull, including details of sighting lines to landmarks on shore to aid navigation (extensive soundings are given, the harbor's many hazards are marked, and specific courses and sailing directions are provided for navigating the difficult waters).
Indicates areas of habitation; Charlestown labelled "Ruins of Charlestown."
Repaired at folds.
First issued in the "The North American pilot for New England ...," 1777.
Printed on two joined sheets.
Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings.
English nautical chart of Boston Harbor issued during the American Revolution.
Depicts Boston Harbor from roughly Deer Island to Hull, including details of sighting lines to landmarks on shore to aid navigation (extensive soundings are given, the harbor's many hazards are marked, and specific courses and sailing directions are provided for navigating the difficult waters).
Indicates areas of habitation; Charlestown labelled "Ruins of Charlestown."
Repaired at folds.
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