Australia - Marine; Dépôt général de la marine dans the Australian cost survey - A Collection of Five huge Antique Nautical captain used Charts – Australia and the West Coast of - 1861-1880
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This collection of five 19th-century nautical charts covers Australian coastlines and the west coast of South America, including one chart published by the French Dépôt-général de la Marine in 1847.
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A Collection of Five Huge Antique Nautical Charts – Australia and the West Coast of South America, Used by a 19th-Century Captain
An interesting collection of five antique hydrographic charts dating from the 19th century, documenting the coastlines of Australia and South America. These charts illustrate the development of maritime surveying and navigation during a period of extensive exploration and commercial shipping.
The charts feature detailed coastal outlines, soundings, reefs, navigational hazards, latitude and longitude markings, and coastal profiles intended to assist mariners in identifying land and navigating safely.
The collection includes:
- East Coast of Australia – New South Wales: Port Jackson to Port Stephens, surveyed by Commander Fred. W. Sidney, Royal Navy, with the assistance of E. P. Bedwell, J. T. Gowlland and J. G. Boulton. The chart refers to surveys conducted in 1866 and 1869.
- West Coast of South America: A chart covering Peru, Bolivia and northern Chile, drawn from the surveys of Captain Fitz-Roy by M. Keller, hydrographic engineer, and published by the French Dépôt-général de la Marine in 1847.
- New Holland and neighbouring lands: A hydrographic chart depicting Australian coastlines, with coastal profiles and navigational information.
- Bass Strait: A chart depicting the important maritime passage between Tasmania and mainland Australia.
- Additional Australian hydrographic surveys: Charts showing coastal features, soundings and profiles used for maritime navigation.
Historical and Maritime Interest
Of particular interest is the presence of handwritten annotations in pencil and ink, including comments, positions and dates. These markings suggest that the charts were used during actual voyages and may have belonged to a sea captain or navigator.
Such annotations give the collection a documentary dimension beyond its cartographic value, offering a glimpse into historical navigational practices and the practical use of nautical charts at sea. Although the identity of the annotator and the precise voyages cannot be established from the available evidence, the handwritten additions are an important feature of this collection.
Period: 19th century, with documented publication and survey dates including 1847 and 1866–1869.
Medium: Printed charts on paper, with handwritten annotations in pencil and ink.
Condition: Fair to poor overall. The charts show significant signs of age and use, including old folds, browning, foxing, stains, tears, losses to the paper and fragile edges. Several sheets bear handwritten annotations, dates, positions and comments. These imperfections are consistent with extensive handling and long-term storage.
Collector's Interest: An appealing historical group for collectors of antique nautical charts, maritime history, naval exploration and the history of navigation. The handwritten annotations and evidence of practical use are particularly noteworthy, adding historical and documentary interest despite the condition.
A Collection of Five Huge Antique Nautical Charts – Australia and the West Coast of South America, Used by a 19th-Century Captain
An interesting collection of five antique hydrographic charts dating from the 19th century, documenting the coastlines of Australia and South America. These charts illustrate the development of maritime surveying and navigation during a period of extensive exploration and commercial shipping.
The charts feature detailed coastal outlines, soundings, reefs, navigational hazards, latitude and longitude markings, and coastal profiles intended to assist mariners in identifying land and navigating safely.
The collection includes:
- East Coast of Australia – New South Wales: Port Jackson to Port Stephens, surveyed by Commander Fred. W. Sidney, Royal Navy, with the assistance of E. P. Bedwell, J. T. Gowlland and J. G. Boulton. The chart refers to surveys conducted in 1866 and 1869.
- West Coast of South America: A chart covering Peru, Bolivia and northern Chile, drawn from the surveys of Captain Fitz-Roy by M. Keller, hydrographic engineer, and published by the French Dépôt-général de la Marine in 1847.
- New Holland and neighbouring lands: A hydrographic chart depicting Australian coastlines, with coastal profiles and navigational information.
- Bass Strait: A chart depicting the important maritime passage between Tasmania and mainland Australia.
- Additional Australian hydrographic surveys: Charts showing coastal features, soundings and profiles used for maritime navigation.
Historical and Maritime Interest
Of particular interest is the presence of handwritten annotations in pencil and ink, including comments, positions and dates. These markings suggest that the charts were used during actual voyages and may have belonged to a sea captain or navigator.
Such annotations give the collection a documentary dimension beyond its cartographic value, offering a glimpse into historical navigational practices and the practical use of nautical charts at sea. Although the identity of the annotator and the precise voyages cannot be established from the available evidence, the handwritten additions are an important feature of this collection.
Period: 19th century, with documented publication and survey dates including 1847 and 1866–1869.
Medium: Printed charts on paper, with handwritten annotations in pencil and ink.
Condition: Fair to poor overall. The charts show significant signs of age and use, including old folds, browning, foxing, stains, tears, losses to the paper and fragile edges. Several sheets bear handwritten annotations, dates, positions and comments. These imperfections are consistent with extensive handling and long-term storage.
Collector's Interest: An appealing historical group for collectors of antique nautical charts, maritime history, naval exploration and the history of navigation. The handwritten annotations and evidence of practical use are particularly noteworthy, adding historical and documentary interest despite the condition.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Country
Australia
Geographical specification
Marine
Map maker/publisher
Dépôt général de la marine dans the Australian cost survey
Map/book title
A Collection of Five huge Antique Nautical captain used Charts – Australia and the West Coast of
Period
1861-1880
Condition
Reasonable
Additional Information
Marine maps
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
90 cm
Width
60 cm
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