Strait of Malacca: Sheet 1st

infoHorsburgh, James; Walker, John; McIntosh, Captain Charles Christopher; 1812

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This map of the Straits of Malacca features shoals and reefs, bathymetry (sea depth), drawings of side views of landmark mountains (elevations) and written observations, all designed to aid navigation.

Details
Date
1812
Map Maker
Horsburgh, James; Walker, John; McIntosh, Captain Charles Christopher
Printer/Publisher
James Horsburgh
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

Compass Rose

Insets

Elevation

Features

Bathymetry

Maritime Route

Mountain/Volcano

Reef

Shoal

Library Catalogue

Main Title
Straits of Malacca. Sheet 1st / inscribed by James Horsburgh ; J. Walker, sculpt.
Barcode
B18149012D
Personal Author
Horsburgh, James, cartographer; Christopher, Charles, Captain; Walker, J., engraver
Extent
1 scans.
Description
This is a map of the Strait of Malacca, flanked by the coast of Malaysia on the right and Sumatra on the left. Shows the depth of water in the Strait of Malacca at various points. There is indication of dangerous and safe waters in the Strait of Malacca.
Imprint
[London] : [publisher not identified], 1812.
Date Published
1812
BRN
12498174

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