A chart of the Straights of Bellisle with part of the coast of Newfoundland and Labradore, from actual surveys

Black and white. From surveys by James Cook in 1766 and Michael Lane in 1769 (title). North arrow and compass rose with variation, with rhumb lines. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings. Legend indicating tides, rocks and anchorages. Bar scale in English and French leagues. Includes d...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Cook, James, 1728-1779, Lane, Michael, fl. 1768-1784
Other Authors: Robert Laurie and James Whittle (Firm)
Format: Map
Language:English
Published: London 1794
Subjects:
Belle Isle
Strait of (N.L.) > Maps > Early works to 1800
Newfoundland
Newfoundland studies
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/maps/id/253
Description
Summary:Black and white. From surveys by James Cook in 1766 and Michael Lane in 1769 (title). North arrow and compass rose with variation, with rhumb lines. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings. Legend indicating tides, rocks and anchorages. Bar scale in English and French leagues. Includes detailed note: Sailing directions for the Straights of Bellisle. Insets, in similar style: Bradore Harbour -- Red Bay -- York, or Chateau Bay -- Old Ferolle Harbour -- [Island Quirpon and environs] -- Croque Harbour. Variant title from index. Plate no., upper right: XVII.

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