[Six views of Cape Breton Island, etc]
Single sheet. Engraved. Contents Note: [1] A view of Louisbourg Harbor, on the south coast of the Island of Cape Breton, the lighthouse bearing N.N.E, [2] A view of the shore to the westward of Gabarus Bay, on the south coast of Breton Island, [3] West shore of Richmond Isle, near the entrance of the Gut of Canso. (This view shows a surveyor at work.), [4] A view of the S.W. shore of Cape Breton Island, from St.Peter's Bay eastward, [5] Ramea Isles on the S.W. coast of Newfoundland, bearing N.N.W. 4 miles distant, [6] Sta. Maria Island the southernmost of the western isles, bearing N.bE. 9 leagues distant.
No imprint. Printed on Bates paper, watercolour. Page number '55' type-stamped overleaf.
No imprint. Printed on Bates paper, watercolour. Page number '55' type-stamped overleaf.
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Object Details
ID: | HNS64A |
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Type: | Chart |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Des Barres, Joseph Frederick Wallet; Des Barres, Joseph Frederick Wallet |
Date made: | 1777 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
Measurements: | Plate impression 55 x 79cm. |
Parts: |
[Six views of Cape Breton Island, etc] (Chart)
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