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Map of the island of Sumatra constructed chiefly from surveys taken by order of the late Sir Thos. Stamford Raffles

event1829

location_onIndonesia, Malaysia, Singapore

On this map of Sumatra, the west coast mountain ranges contrast with the rivers to the east. An inset map of Singapore focuses on jungles along the coasts, and features bathymetry (sea depth) around the south coast and along the Singapore Strait.

A chart of the seas between the Straits of Banca and Po. Timon: with the eastern part of the Straits of Malacca

event1767

location_onIndonesia, Malaysia

This mid-18th century maritime map charts the seas between Peninsula Malaysia and Sumatra, including Singapore—named ‘Po. Panjang’—with the old and new Straits of Singapore marked. The numbers indicate sea depth (bathymetry).

[Portolan chart of the Java Sea]

event1701

location_onMalaysia, Indonesia

Hand-drawn portolan (nautical) chart, featuring a rhumbline network (the web of interconnected lines), bathymetry (sea depth), shoals and reefs, and names of coastal settlements, all to aid navigation. With a colourful compass rose.

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