COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Discoveries S. Pacific Ocean.
Obj Height cm:
37
Obj Width cm:
47
Scale 1:
2,200,000
Note:
Engraved nautical chart. Relief shown by hachures. Shows track of the Resolution. Oriented with north toward right.
Reference:
David, A. The charts and coastal views of Captain Cook's voyages, 2.205A; Mitchell, 1336.
Full Title:
Chart of discoveries made in the South Pacific Ocean in his majesty's ship Resolution under the command of Captain Cook, 1774. Published as the act directs Feby. 1st, 1776. Engraved by W. Palmer. Published Febry. 1st, 1777 by Wm. Strahan in New Street, Shoe Lane & Thos. Cadell in the Strand, London.
List No:
3404.041
Page No:
v. 2 (facing p. 25)
Series No:
42
Pub Date:
1777
Pub Title:
A voyage towards the South Pole, and round the World. Performed in His Majesty's ships the Resolution and Adventure, in the years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775. Written by James Cook, Commander of the Resolution ... In two volumes illustrated with maps and charts ... The second edition. London: Printed for W. Strahan; and T. Cadell in the Strand. MDCCLXXVII.
Pub Reference:
Mitchell 1217.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
3404.000
Pub Maps:
15
Pub Height cm:
30
Pub Width cm:
24
Image No:
3404041
Institution:
Rumsey Collection
Ownership Statement:
Copyright 2005
Publisher Location:
London
Publisher:
W. Strahan and T. Cadell
Type:
Book Map
Type:
Chart Map
Country:
Vanuatu
Region:
New Caledonia
Engraver or Printer:
Palmer, W.
Publication Author:
Cook, James, 1728-1779
Pub Type:
Exploration Book
Author:
Cook, James, 1728-1779
Date:
1777
Discoveries S. Pacific Ocean.
