Hydrographical map of the Atlantic Ocean, extending from the southermost part of North America to Europe : Shewing the differt. variations of the compass, the setting and changes of the currents in the ocean, as well caused by the Florida commonly called Gulf Stream, than those coming from Baffins Bay and Hudsons Straits, especially the true distance from Europe to America, ascertained by a late hydrometrical operation, the table of which is joyn'd in print to the satisfaction of competent judges, 1771
Scope and Contents
This collection contains approximately 300 rare printed maps, unique manuscript maps, and published texts collected by Richard H. Brown, which pertain to the American Revolutionary War era.
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
Materials Specific Details
Scale ca. 1:12,000,000
Created/Published
London : William Gerard de Brahm ; P. Andrews sculp, 1771
- Atlantic Ocean Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Coasts -- Florida Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Europe Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Gulf Stream Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Maps (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Nautical charts Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- North America Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
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