Utility of the Atlantic Neptune

Single sheet. Type printed and engraved. Contents Note: The text provides testimonials to the charts' utility for safe navigation and an endorsement by George III. Includes an engraved view of a ship dismasted and in the process of abandonment in heavy seas. There is one example of this illustrated text sheet in the collection. Printed on wove paper.

Object Details

ID: HNS3
Collection: Charts and maps
Type: Chart
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Des Barres, Joseph Frederick Wallet; Bensley, T Des Barres, Joseph Frederick Wallet
Date made: 1781?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Plate impression 30 x 43.5cm.
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