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A map of a part of Yucatan or of that part of the eastern shore within the Bay of Honduras alloted [sic] to Great Britain for the cutting of logwood, in consequence of the convention signed with Spain on the 14th July 1786
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A map of a part of Yucatan or of that part of the eastern shore within the Bay of Honduras alloted [sic] to Great Britain for the cutting of logwood, in consequence of the convention signed with Spain on the 14th July 1786
7340447 A map of a part of Yucatan or of that part of the eastern shore within the Bay of Honduras alloted [sic] to Great Britain for the cutting of logwood, in consequence of the convention signed with Spain on the 14th July 1786. By a Bay Man., 1787 (paper) by Faden, William (1750-1836); 53.5x93 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Faden
Single sheet. Hand coloured engraving. Medium: segmented and backed. Scale: 1:400 000 (bar). Cartographic Note: North at 180 degrees. Scales in geographical or nautical miles and in Spanish leagues. Additional Places: Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean. Contents Note: Extracts from the treaties of 1763 and 1786 between Britain and Spain are printed in the left margin.
From the mid-seventeenth century poor Britons (including the buccaneer and explorer William Dampier) settled Yucatan to cut logwood, from which dye was extracted. Spain claimed sovereignty over the whole region and, despite the Treaties of 1763 and 1786, was hostile to their presence.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This print showcases a map of a part of Yucatan and the eastern shore within the Bay of Honduras, specifically allotted to Great Britain for the cutting of logwood as per the convention signed with Spain on July 14th, 1786. Created by William Faden in 1787, this hand-colored engraving provides a detailed look at the region, complete with scales in geographical and nautical miles as well as Spanish leagues.
The historical significance of this map is evident through extracts from treaties between Britain and Spain printed in the left margin. Despite Spain's claim to sovereignty over the area, poor Britons settled in Yucatan from the mid-seventeenth century onwards to extract dye from logwood. Even renowned figures like buccaneer William Dampier were involved in this trade.
Through this print, we are transported back in time to an era where international agreements dictated territorial boundaries and economic activities. The intricate details on display serve as a reminder of the complex relationships between nations during that period. This piece not only serves as a valuable historical document but also highlights the importance of understanding past conventions and their impact on present-day geopolitics.
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