A new and correct chart of part of the island of Java from the west end to Batavia with the Streights of Sunda

infoThornton, Samuel; 1711

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This early 18th century maritime map charts the waters of the Straits of Sunda, between the islands of Java and Sumatra. The web of lines is a rhumbline network, while the numbers indicate sea depth (bathymetry), both used to aid navigation.

Details
Date
1711
Map Maker
Thornton, Samuel
Publication Location
London
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

Rhumbline Network

Scale

Compass Rose

Insets

Cartouche

Features

Port

Bathymetry

Maritime Route

Mountain/Volcano

Reef

Shoal

Library Catalogue

Main Title
A new and correct chart of part of the island of Java from the west end to Batavia with the Streights of Sunda / by Sam Thornton at the sign of England Scotland and Ireland in the Minories London.
Barcode
B26056004A
Personal Author
Thornton, S. (Samuel), -1715
Extent
1 scans.
Description
Relief shown pictorially, depths shown by soundings. Scale approximately 1:595,000
Imprint
[London] : [Publisher not identified], [1711?]
Date Published
1711
BRN
200158976
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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