Chart of the south end of east Florida and Martiers, 1771
Scope and Contents
De Brahm concentrated his surveying efforts on the east coast of Florida, from St. Augustine south to the Keys. This chart of the southern tip of east Florida was included in the English edition of The Atlantic Pilot, along with a chart of the Gulf Stream and a map of the ancient Florida peninsula. De Brahm's meticulous hydrographic survey work is evident in this chart, with its numerous soundings, outlines of shoals, and inclusion of anchoring places. These surveys were eventually used by Des Barres, and the information was included on the charts which make up The Atlantic Neptune.
Dates
- 1771
Creator
- De Brahm, John Gerar William, 1717-approximately 1799 (Creator, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.
Extent
1 Sheets : 1 map ; 32 x 57 cm
Language of Materials
English
provenance
Client Ref # B45 ; WAG # 289191 ; 2020-IL-001-007
Materials Specific Details
Scale ca. 1:800000
Created/Published
London : William Gerard De Brahm ; P. Andrews sculp, 1771
- Coasts -- Florida Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Florida Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Maps (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Nautical charts Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
