British North America Newfoundland East Coast : North Coast of Trinity Bay, Trinity Harbour and Bays to Enghish Head /

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." "E...

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Bibliographic Details
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., Richards, G. H. (George Henry), cartographer., Great Britain. Admiralty., J. & C. Walker (Firm), engraver.
Format: Map
Language:English
Subjects:
Nautical charts
Canada
Tower Hill
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2027/mcg.ark:/13960/t0gv35n8b
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Summary: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, May 1st, 1865 under the Superintendence of Captn. G.H. Richards R.N. Hydrographer." Mounted on linen. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights; depths shown by soundings in fathoms. Mode of access: Internet.

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