Nautical chart
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
1860 - 1870
Materials
Paper
Measurements
692 mm wide
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1337960
Summary
Nautical chart of the Bass Straight, Australia 1868-71. Taken on from HMS Beagle 1839-43 on board survey. Stamped HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE, Price Five Shillings (Two sheets) AUSTRALIA BASS STRAIT from the surveys of Commander J L Stokes and the Offices of H.M.S. Beagle 1839-43 with additions from the surveys of the Australian Coast by Commanders H.L. Cox, and G.B. Wilkinson R.N. 1864-67 and Navg. Lieut. H.J. Stanley, RN, FRS Hydrographer. Engraved by DAVIES, BRYER & CO 169SA. Cartridge with linen border. Handwritten on reverse in pencil by CPW ' BASS STRt'.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.