[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.
Plate changes: All views have been re-engraved with greater definition of coastlines and the addition of many vessels. In views 5 and 6 the coastal profiles have been beaten out and re-engraved lower down the plate. Aquatint. Other features: Printed on Bates paper. Dark sepia.

Object Details

ID: HNS64C
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)