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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

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

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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

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. 1:12,000,000

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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