British North America, Newfoundland East Coast : Catalina Harbour /

• Main Authors: Great Britain. Hydrographic Office, issuing body., Potter, J. D. (John Dennett), active 1830-1892, bookseller., Bayfield, Henry Wolsey, 1795-1885., Orlebar, J., 1810-1891, surveyor., Washington, John, 1800-1863, cartographer., Great Britain. Admiralty., J. & C. Walker (Firm), engraver.
• Format: Map
• Language: English
• Subjects: Nautical charts; Canada; Catalina; Tower Hill; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/2027/mcg.ark:/13960/t1jj14c0h

Early Canadian nautical maps were referred to as "Bayfield charts" in honour of Henry Wolsey Bayfield who began in the early 1800s charting the waterways of Canada. "Sold by J.D. Potter, Agent for the sale of the Admiralty Charts, 31 Poultry & 11 King St. Tower Hill." "Engraved by J. & C. Walker." "Published at the Admiralty, Sept. 1st 1863 under the Superintendence of Rear Admiral Washington F.R.S. Hydrographer." Navigational notes for Catalina Harbour included. Includes one coastal profile. Mounted on linen. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights; depths shown by soundings in fathoms. Mode of access: Internet. Copy in McGill Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections, Map Collection: note of map verso "This Chart is to supersede No. 489 which latter is to be destroyed in the presence of the Captain." Copy in McGill Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections, Map Collection: Numbered 16 on verso of map. Index to Bayfield Charts at McGill University 16