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A chart of north-west coast of Borneo: from Balambangan to Borneo proper
1794
Malaysia
Nautical charts, like this late 18th century example of the north-west coast of Borneo, were designed to help ships navigate. The numbers marked along the coastline and sea routes indicate the depth of the sea (bathymetry).
A new chart shewing the navigation through the Strait of Sunda to Batavia
1815
Indonesia
Navigation chart of the Sunda Strait, with sea depth, anchor points, shoals and other obstructions. Includes many bays, with four highlighted on inset maps. Partly based on writings of Captain Krusenstern whose 1806 route through the strait is shown.
A new chart shewing the navigation through the Strait of Sunda to Batavia
1815
Indonesia
Navigation chart of the Sunda Strait, with sea depth, anchor points, shoals and other obstructions. Includes many bays, with four highlighted on inset maps. Partly based on writings of Captain Krusenstern whose 1806 route through the strait is shown.
A plan of soundings from Pulo Aor to the Southward, and outside of the Reef off Point Romania towards the entrance of Sincapour Strait
1818
Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore
Navigation chart of part of the South China Sea leading to the eastern entrance of the Singapore Strait. Features bathymetry (sea depth), anchor points, shoals and other obstructions, landmark hills, and detailed explanatory notes.
A plan of soundings from Pulo Aor to the Southward, and outside of the Reef off Point Romania towards the entrance of Sincapour Strait
1818
Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore
Navigation chart of part of the South China Sea leading to the eastern entrance of the Singapore Strait. Features bathymetry (sea depth), anchor points, shoals and other obstructions, landmark hills, and detailed explanatory notes.
Chart of the East India Islands: exhibiting the several passages between the Indian and Pacific Oceans
1824
Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Southeast Asia, Myanmar
To aid navigation, this map shows small islands, shoals and reefs, maritime routes for use during monsoons or at particular times of the year, bathymetry (sea depth), past explorers’ routes, shipwrecks and text about monsoons, typhoons and currents.
Reduzirte Karte von den Philippinen und den Sulu Inseln
1832
Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines
Maritime map of the Philippines, with inset maps of bays showing bathymetry (sea depth), shoals, reefs and anchor points. There is also an inset map of Taal Volcano, and elevations (side views of terrestrial landmarks like mountains and islands).
- Indonesia59
- Malaysia23
- Singapore12
- Brunei5
- East Timor5
- Papua New Guinea5
- Philippines5
- Thailand5
- Vietnam5
- Cambodia3
- Myanmar3
- Southeast Asia3
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- Dutch East Indies40
- Sumatra19
- Java18
- Borneo17
- Celebes16
- Sulawesi16
- Batavia14
- Jakarta14
- Java Sea13
- Malay Peninsula13
- South China Sea13
- Madura8
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- Kampong/Village28
- Military Fort17
- Cemetery/Columbarium12
- Hospital12
- Residential Area10
- Church7
- Police Station4
- Public Space4
- Jail/Prison3
- Post Office3
- Communal Land/Property2
- Court of Law2
- Military Barracks2
- Palace2
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- Berghaus, Heinrich Karl Wilhelm6
- Jättnig, Wilhelm4
- Anderson, W.3
- Walker, John3
- Wiemans, F.3
- Après de Mannevillette, Jean-Baptiste d'2
- Baarsel, Cornelis van2
- Baarsel, W.C. van2
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- Ministerie van Marine, Afdeeling Hydrographie25
- Roeloffzen en Hübner20
- Hydrographische Bureau9
- A.J. Jopp6
- Justus Perthes6
- Stanford's Geographical Establishment5
- Edward Stanford3
- Intelligence Division, War Office3
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- The Hague32
- Amsterdam23
- London14
- Batavia9
- Gotha6
- Brussels2
- Singapore2
- Banda1
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