Carte Réduite de L'Ile Royale
"First Edition. A Nearly Flawless Example. The French Navy's Official Atlas of the American Coasts During the Revolution. "A collection of very beautiful charts of the coast of North America, with plans of the ports and harbours" - Sabin The Neptune Americo-Septentrional, a semin...
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ftdavidrumseyc:oai:N/A:RUMSEY~8~1~359475~90126240 2024-05-12T08:02:04+00:00 Carte Réduite de L'Ile Royale Neptune Americo-Septentrional contenant les Cotes, Îles et Bancs, les Baies, Ports, et Mouillages, et les Sondes des Mers de cette partie du Monde, depuis le Groenland inclusivement, jusques et compris le Golfe du Mexique avec les Îles de Sous-le-Vent et du Vent, accompagné de Plans particuliers des Ports les plus fréquentés. Ou Recueil de Cartes Hydrographiques à l'usage des Vaibeaux du Roi, Redige d'apres les Cartes Françoises et Etrangeres les plus estimées Rectifie d'apres des Plans Manuscrus authentiques, et assujetti aux Observations astronomiques. Dressé au Dépôt Général des Cartes, Plans et Journaux de la Marine, et Publie par Ordre du Roi. Sartine, Antoine Depot de la Marine Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia (Canada) 1780 Full Image Download in JP2 Format 39 59 https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/detail/RUMSEY~8~1~359475~90126240 https://media.davidrumsey.com/MediaManager/srvr?mediafile=/Size4/RUMSEY~8~1/213/15933008.jpg unknown Depot de la Marine Paris 15933.000 https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/detail/RUMSEY~8~1~359475~90126240 https://media.davidrumsey.com/MediaManager/srvr?mediafile=/Size4/RUMSEY~8~1/213/15933008.jpg 15933.008 American Revolution Nautical Charts Regional Atlas Chart Atlas Chart Map 1780 ftdavidrumseyc 2024-04-12T13:40:22Z "First Edition. A Nearly Flawless Example. The French Navy's Official Atlas of the American Coasts During the Revolution. "A collection of very beautiful charts of the coast of North America, with plans of the ports and harbours" - Sabin The Neptune Americo-Septentrional, a seminal collection of nautical charts, was published during the height of the American Revolutionary War, under the auspices of Antoine Sartine, Minister of the French Navy. This atlas, first released for the strategic use of the French Navy, encapsulates an extensive survey of the North American coastline, stretching from Greenland to the Gulf of Mexico, including Florida, Louisiana, and various significant ports and rivers. This atlas represents a critical moment in maritime history, produced amidst the geopolitical turbulence of the late 18th century. Its creation coincided with a period marked by the American Revolution and the ensuing recalibration of colonial powers. Antoine Sartine, notable for his efforts in modernizing the French fleet, orchestrated the compilation of these charts, underscoring the strategic maritime importance of North America during this era. The detailed maps and plans within the atlas were integral to naval operations, offering unprecedented precision and breadth in depicting the American Atlantic coast and its adjoining waterways. The Neptune Americo-Septentrional draws upon both French and foreign cartographic sources, augmented by authentic manuscript plans and aligned with contemporary astronomical observations. The atlas includes 36 charts and plans, showcasing key locations such as Chesapeake Bay, the ports of Boston Harbor, Charleston Harbor, Narragansett Bay, Port Royal, New York Harbor and the Delaware Bay and River to Philadelphia. Other important charts cover Florida, the Gulf Coast and Cape Fear, North Carolina. Notably, William Faden, the preeminent English cartographer, acquired three copies of the atlas, distributing them to influential figures including the hydrographer to the East India Company, ... Map Breton Island Greenland Groenland David Rumsey Historical Map Collection (Cartography Associates) Breton Island ENVELOPE(141.383,141.383,-66.800,-66.800) Canada Greenland |
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"First Edition. A Nearly Flawless Example. The French Navy's Official Atlas of the American Coasts During the Revolution. "A collection of very beautiful charts of the coast of North America, with plans of the ports and harbours" - Sabin The Neptune Americo-Septentrional, a seminal collection of nautical charts, was published during the height of the American Revolutionary War, under the auspices of Antoine Sartine, Minister of the French Navy. This atlas, first released for the strategic use of the French Navy, encapsulates an extensive survey of the North American coastline, stretching from Greenland to the Gulf of Mexico, including Florida, Louisiana, and various significant ports and rivers. This atlas represents a critical moment in maritime history, produced amidst the geopolitical turbulence of the late 18th century. Its creation coincided with a period marked by the American Revolution and the ensuing recalibration of colonial powers. Antoine Sartine, notable for his efforts in modernizing the French fleet, orchestrated the compilation of these charts, underscoring the strategic maritime importance of North America during this era. The detailed maps and plans within the atlas were integral to naval operations, offering unprecedented precision and breadth in depicting the American Atlantic coast and its adjoining waterways. The Neptune Americo-Septentrional draws upon both French and foreign cartographic sources, augmented by authentic manuscript plans and aligned with contemporary astronomical observations. The atlas includes 36 charts and plans, showcasing key locations such as Chesapeake Bay, the ports of Boston Harbor, Charleston Harbor, Narragansett Bay, Port Royal, New York Harbor and the Delaware Bay and River to Philadelphia. Other important charts cover Florida, the Gulf Coast and Cape Fear, North Carolina. Notably, William Faden, the preeminent English cartographer, acquired three copies of the atlas, distributing them to influential figures including the hydrographer to the East India Company, ... |
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