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Arracan: chart of the entrance to the river

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This navigation map of the mouth of the Kaladan River on the west coast of Arracan (modern Myanmar) features drawings of coastal features (elevations), bathymetry (sea depth), shoals and reefs, landmarks, and notes on how to enter the river safely.

Malakkas Grondteijckeningh: 1656 en 1663

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Plan of the military fort of ‘A Famosa [The Famous]’ in Malakka (Malacca) in the mid-17th century. A separate piece of paper has a handwritten legend identifying parts of the fort.

Asiatic archipelago

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location_onVietnam, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia, East Timor, Cambodia, Brunei

This late 19th century map of Southeast Asia shows the best maritime routes around the region, according to the time of year. There are also inset maps highlighting the rivers and southern islands of Singapore, and the sea depth around Labuan Island.

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