The coast of Nova Scotia, New England, New York, Jersey, the Gulph and River of St. Lawrence. The Islands of Newfoundland, Cape Breton, St. John, Antecosty, Sable &c. and soundings thereof

Plate changes: There are additional soundings off Long Island and in Massachusetts Bay. Other features: Printed on Bates paper, sheets not joined. The overlap margin of the west plate has trial engraving lines.

Object Details

ID: HNS9B
Type: Chart
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Des Barres, Joseph Frederick Wallet; Knight, John Des Barres, Joseph Frederick Wallet
Date made: 1777
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Plate impressions 84 x 60.5cm and 84 x 61cm.
Parts: The coast of Nova Scotia, New England, New York, Jersey, the Gulph and River of St. Lawrence. The Islands of Newfoundland, Cape Breton, St. John, Antecosty, Sable &c. and soundings thereof (Chart)