Virgin Islands surveyed in 1774

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Item Information

Title:
Virgin Islands surveyed in 1774
Date:
1774
Format:
Maps/Atlases
Genre:
Manuscript maps
Cartouches (Graphic)
Location:
William L. Clements Library
Collection (local):
William L. Clements Library Collection
Subjects:
Leeward Islands (West Indies)--Maps
Virgin Islands--Maps
Military trophies--Pictorial works
Parry, William, vice admiral
Places:
Leeward Islands (area)
Virgin Islands (area)
Extent:
1 ms. map ; 44.5 x 75.5 cm.
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Scale:
Scale of leagues.
Language:
English
Catalog Record:
Catalog record
Notes:
Finished, pen and ink outline map showing the route of Admiral William Parry, commander in chief of the fleet of the Leeward Islands. Some soundings and anchorages marked.
This map accompanied the report by John Purcell, "An account of the Virgin Islands," dated London, 7 November 1768, which is bound with the Strachey Papers (Clements Library).
Route of Parry's fleet illustrated with small, detailed figures of ships.
Cartouche bordered by military trophies.
Identifier:
8343
Barcode:
B3302044