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Chart of the China Sea

event1746

location_onBrunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam

This map features eight expedition routes across the South China Sea from 1752 to 1763. The web of lines is a rhumbline network, and bathymetry (sea depth) is marked. The place names are in French, but with an English title and notes.

Nouvelle Carte de l'isle de Java

eventc.1746-1770

location_onIndonesia

On this map of Java, mountains are shown pictorially and labelled with their name. The coasts are marked with shoals, reefs, bathymetry (sea depth, in figures) and anchor points. The land is divided into administrative districts.

Carte particuliere de l'isle d'Amboine

eventc.1746-1770

location_onIndonesia

A mid-18th century map of the island of Amboine (Ambon Island in the Maluku Islands of modern Indonesia), featuring mountains, rivers and paths. Other notable highlights include a ruined castle, a guardroom, and houses.

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