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Chart of the south end of east Florida and Martiers, 1771

 Item — Drawer: 122 : L : 6, Section: 3

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

  • Creation: 1771

Creator

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

Related Materials

Originally housed with book The Atlantic Pilot.

Materials Specific Details

Scale ca. 1:800000

Created/Published

London : William Gerard De Brahm ; P. Andrews sculp, 1771

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository

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