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Falkland's Islands, c.1805 (coloured manuscript)
7295386 Falkland's Islands, c.1805 (coloured manuscript) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 30x34.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Anonymous
Single sheet, coloured manuscript drawn in ink and wash on tracing paper. Scale [circa 1:750, 000 (lat)]. The chart is graduated for latitude and longitude with Ferro Island as the prime meridian. The Straits of Le Maire arre shown in an inset, at the same scale. This chart appears to be a compilation of all the navigational information available about the area prior to Fitzroy's survey of 1835. It was a loose insert in a Spanish atlas of the West Indies and South America.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38431636
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This stunning coloured manuscript print of the Falkland Islands, dating back to around 1805, offers a fascinating glimpse into the cartography of the time. Created by an unknown artist in the 19th century, this intricate chart is drawn in ink and wash on tracing paper, measuring 30x34.5 cm.
The map includes detailed information about latitude and longitude, with Ferro Island serving as the prime meridian. An inset shows the Straits of Le Maire at the same scale. This compilation of navigational data predates Fitzroy's survey of 1835 and was originally included as a loose insert in a Spanish atlas of the West Indies and South America.
The vibrant colours used in this manuscript add depth and character to the depiction of this remote archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. The level of detail captured on this map reflects both artistic skill and scientific precision.
Displayed at the National Maritime Museum in London, UK, this piece not only serves as a valuable historical document but also showcases the beauty and complexity of early cartography. It stands as a testament to human curiosity and exploration during a time when much of our world remained uncharted territory.
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