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This geographical plan of the Island of Saint Helena is dedicated by permission to Field Marshal His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent and Strathearn, 1817 (hand coloured engraving)
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This geographical plan of the Island of Saint Helena is dedicated by permission to Field Marshal His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent and Strathearn, 1817 (hand coloured engraving)
7339435 This geographical plan of the Island of Saint Helena is dedicated by permission to Field Marshal His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent and Strathearn, 1817 (hand coloured engraving) by British School, (19th century); 43x57.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Lieutenant R. P. Read; J & M Rippin; R. Kirkwood
Scale 1:9,050, North is at 223 degrees. This is the second edition, single sheet, hand coloured engraving. The chart is ungraduated and has a scale in miles. Land topography is shown in bird's-eye view and Estates and places of interest are named. The sea is decorated with ships and whales. Facsimiles of Napoleon's signatures are reproduced at the bottom right.
Napoleon surrendered to the British in July 1815 and was exiled to St Helena, giving rise to public celebration and curiosity which this map was published to satisfy. This second edition shows the position of Napoleon's first residence in the centre of the island and his current residence to the west in Longwood.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This hand-colored engraving of the geographical plan of the Island of Saint Helena, dedicated to Field Marshal His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent and Strathearn in 1817, provides a fascinating glimpse into history. Created by Lieutenant R.P. Read and J & M Rippin, this second edition map showcases the island where Napoleon was exiled after surrendering to the British in July 1815.
The detailed chart, with a scale of 1:9,050 and north at 223 degrees, highlights key landmarks such as Napoleon's residences - from his first location in the center of the island to his final residence in Longwood. The ungraduated chart includes a scale in miles and features bird's-eye views of land topography along with names of estates and places of interest.
Decorated with ships sailing through the sea and images of whales, this map also includes facsimiles of Napoleon's signatures at the bottom right corner. Published during a time when public curiosity about St Helena was high due to Napoleon's exile there, this print offers a unique historical perspective on one of Britain's most famous prisoners.
Displayed at the National Maritime Museum in London, this engraving serves as both an educational tool and a work of art that captures an important moment in history.
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