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Ireland - West Coast, Glengariff Harbour. Surveyed by Qualifying Class, Navigation School Sept - Oct 1912. 1912 (paper, ink, watercolour, linen)
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Ireland - West Coast, Glengariff Harbour. Surveyed by Qualifying Class, Navigation School Sept - Oct 1912. 1912 (paper, ink, watercolour, linen)
7339437 Ireland - West Coast, Glengariff Harbour. Surveyed by Qualifying Class, Navigation School Sept - Oct 1912. 1912 (paper, ink, watercolour, linen) by British School, (20th century) ; 60x69 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: James C. Mansfield
Single sheet. Coloured manuscript, drawn in ink and watercolour on linen-backed paper. Scale: 1:6, 084. The bar scale is in sea miles and the soundings are in feet. The chart is ungraduated and contains a memoir on the surveying method at bottom left:
A detailed and attractive chart of part of Bantry Bay, surveyed and drawn by Lt Mansfield as a training exercise.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38509926
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
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This stunning print captures the beauty of Ireland's West Coast, specifically Glengariff Harbour, as surveyed by the Qualifying Class of Navigation School in September - October 1912. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this piece showcase the talent and precision of British School artists from the early 20th century.
The chart, drawn on linen-backed paper with ink and watercolor, provides a detailed view of part of Bantry Bay, complete with soundings in feet and a bar scale in sea miles. Lt Mansfield's training exercise resulted in a visually captivating map that highlights the coastal landscape and maritime features of the region.
As you gaze upon this historical artifact from the National Maritime Museum in London, you can almost feel yourself transported back to a time when sailors relied on hand-drawn charts like these for navigation. The artistry and skill involved in creating such a piece are truly remarkable, serving as both a practical tool for seafaring travelers and a work of art for admirers of cartography.
Let this image immerse you in the rich history and natural beauty of Ireland's coastline, offering a glimpse into an era when exploration was guided by meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail.
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