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A chart of Basses Straight between New South Wales and Van Diemans Land surveyed by Lieut. Flinders of HMS Reliance, by order of... Governor Hunter, 1798-9, 1800 (segmented and backed single sheet engraving)
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A chart of Basses Straight between New South Wales and Van Diemans Land surveyed by Lieut. Flinders of HMS Reliance, by order of... Governor Hunter, 1798-9, 1800 (segmented and backed single sheet engraving)
7340439 A chart of Basses Straight between New South Wales and Van Diemans Land surveyed by Lieut. Flinders of HMS Reliance, by order of... Governor Hunter, 1798-9, 1800 (segmented and backed single sheet engraving) by Flinders, Matthew (1774-1814); 72.5x49 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Matthew Flinders
There is a text note on Van Dieman's Land about previous surveys. It also shows the tracks of Flinders voyages in the sloop Norfolk, the schooner Francis in 1798 and the sloop Jackson in 1798-9, as well as Bass's track in the whale boat HMS Reliance'.
From the Grenville collection.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38177594
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
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This stunning print captures a piece of history in the form of a segmented and backed single sheet engraving depicting A chart of Basses Straight between New South Wales and Van Diemans Land. Surveyed by Lieut. Flinders of HMS 'Reliance' by order of Governor Hunter in 1798-9, 1800, this intricate map showcases the meticulous work of Matthew Flinders.
The chart not only displays the geographical features of Basses Strait but also includes tracks of various voyages undertaken by Flinders and others during that time period. From the sloop 'Norfolk' to the schooner 'Francis' and the sloop 'Jackson', each journey is meticulously documented on this historical artifact.
With a text note on Van Dieman's Land about previous surveys, this engraving offers a glimpse into early cartography and exploration efforts in Australia. The black-and-white aesthetic adds to its vintage charm, making it a captivating piece for any history enthusiast or art lover.
Preserved at the National Maritime Museum in London, this 19th-century engraving serves as a reminder of the pioneering spirit that drove explorers like Matthew Flinders to map uncharted territories with precision and dedication.
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