Record

RefNoJS/5/109
Previous numbersV.114v; V.115
LevelItem
TitleThe Downs, Kent
Date1757
DescriptionA map of the Downs.....shewing the true shape and situation of the coast between the North and South Forelands and of all the adjacent sands together with the soundings at low water, places of anchorage and all the necessary marks. By Charles Labelye Engineer. NB The depths of water and rhumb lines are laid down in this draught from observations made in December 1736, the variation at that time being nearly 15 degrees westerly. Published in March 1757
Copy of engraved chart, scale 2 inches to the mile (1:31680)
Pencil, names in ink
Extent2 sheets
FormatEngraving
AccessStatusOpen
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