True description of the situation of Waymouth and Melcombe Regis 1626

Single sheet. Col. ms. Medium: Vellum, with neck. Back repaired with paper. Scale: [ca. 1:16 500 (scale)]. Cartographic Note: North at 270 degrees. Bird's eye view. No graduation. Soundings in Portland Roads. Scale of an English mile and perches. Additional Places: Weymouth. Contents Note: Decoration: ships in battle scene, and a sea creature.

Object Details

ID: G223:2/91
Collection: Charts and maps
Type: Chart
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Simpson, William
Places: Weymouth
Date made: 1626
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 89 cm x 58.5 cm