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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).
Chart of Pulo Penang: now Prince of Wales's Island
1805
Malaysia
Map focusing on the passage between Penang Island and the mainland, with shoals and reefs marked and described, and bathymetry (sea depth) shown. There are anchor points at George Town harbour, and landmarks—hills, trees, a fort—to aid navigation.
Chart of Pulo Penang: now Prince of Wales's Island
1805
Malaysia
Map focusing on the passage between Penang Island and the mainland, with shoals and reefs marked and described, and bathymetry (sea depth) shown. There are anchor points at George Town harbour, and landmarks—hills, trees, a fort—to aid navigation.
The continent and islands of Asia: with all the latest discoveries
1809
Vietnam, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia, East Timor, Cambodia, Brunei
Southeast Asia is on the last sheet of this map of Asia. The South China Sea is labelled ‘Malayan Sea’. Small islands, shoals and reefs are shown. A label in Cochin China (Vietnam) reads ‘mountains inhabited by the uncivilized people called Kemoys’.
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 map of Java: chiefly from surveys made during the British administration
1817
Indonesia
Made for ‘A History of Java’ by Sir Stamford Raffles, this map includes a list of administrative districts with their populations, and four inset maps of harbours. Another inset map shows rocks and minerals, mountains and volcanoes, and teak forests.
A map of Java: chiefly from surveys made during the British administration
1817
Indonesia
Made for ‘A History of Java’ by Sir Stamford Raffles, this map includes a list of administrative districts with their populations, and four inset maps of harbours. Another inset map shows rocks and minerals, mountains and volcanoes, and teak forests.
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.
- Indonesia101
- Malaysia36
- Singapore25
- Philippines17
- East Timor15
- Brunei14
- Papua New Guinea14
- Vietnam14
- Myanmar12
- Cambodia10
- Thailand10
- Laos9
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- Dutch East Indies67
- Sumatra42
- Java41
- South China Sea31
- Borneo30
- Celebes29
- Sulawesi29
- Malay Peninsula28
- Java Sea24
- Western New Guinea18
- Maluku Islands15
- Batavia13
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- Kampong/Village45
- Military Fort18
- Cemetery/Columbarium12
- Post Office12
- Hospital9
- Residential Area8
- Church7
- Jail/Prison5
- Military Barracks5
- Court of Law4
- Missionary Building3
- Palace3
- Police Station3
- Public Space3
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- [remove]Maritime Route118
- Bathymetry92
- Tide Data24
- Current Data6
- [remove]Contour Lines/Elevation118
- Longitude and Latitude109
- Scale99
- Compass Rose57
- Written Note/Details39
- Rhumbline Network5
- Cronenberg, F.20
- Wolff17
- Berghaus, Heinrich Karl Wilhelm12
- Versteeg, W.F.12
- Jättnig, Wilhelm9
- Melvill van Carnbee, Pieter9
- Walker, John5
- Arrowsmith, John4
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- Ministerie van Marine, Afdeeling Hydrographie23
- Roeloffzen en Hübner20
- Van Haren Noman & Kolff20
- Justus Perthes13
- D. Heyse12
- Hydrographische Bureau9
- A.J. Jopp6
- A.J. Bogaerts5
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- Batavia34
- The Hague31
- Amsterdam24
- London23
- Gotha13
- Paris3
- Brisbane2
- Calcutta2
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