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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.
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.
Reduzirte Karte vom Sunda- oder Borneo-Meere
1835
Malaysia, Indonesia
A navigation map of the Java Sea and Sunda Islands, with bathymetry (sea depth), maritime routes, shoals and reefs, and elevations (side views of terrestrial landmarks). Inset maps feature the bay at Batavia and the straits between the Sunda Islands.
Reduzirte Karte vom Sunda- oder Borneo-Meere
1835
Indonesia, Malaysia
A navigation map of the Java Sea and Sunda Islands, with bathymetry (sea depth), maritime routes, shoals and reefs, and elevations (side views of terrestrial landmarks). Inset maps feature the bay at Batavia and the straits between the Sunda Islands.
Reduzirte Karte vom Chinesischen Meere: 2tes Blatt, den Nördlichen Theil enthalted
1835
Vietnam, Philippines
Navigation map of the northern South China Sea, with bathymetry (sea depth), islands, shoals and reefs. There are five maritime routes to Canton and one to Manilla marked, and inset maps of the Gulf of Tonkin and bays and islands in the Philippines.
- Indonesia43
- Malaysia22
- Singapore14
- East Timor7
- Vietnam7
- Brunei6
- Philippines6
- Papua New Guinea5
- Thailand4
- Cambodia3
- Laos3
- Myanmar3
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- Java30
- Dutch East Indies27
- Sumatra20
- Batavia18
- Jakarta18
- Malay Peninsula17
- Borneo16
- Celebes14
- Java Sea14
- Sulawesi14
- South China Sea13
- Sunda Strait11
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- Kampong/Village36
- Military Fort27
- Cemetery/Columbarium22
- Hospital20
- Residential Area20
- Church12
- Public Space10
- Military Barracks9
- Police Station9
- Jail/Prison8
- Court of Law7
- Post Office7
- Temple5
- Mosque4
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- [remove]Port61
- Pier15
- Railway Station5
- [remove]Contour Lines/Elevation61
- Scale56
- Longitude and Latitude48
- Compass Rose27
- Written Note/Details18
- Rhumbline Network4
- Berghaus, Heinrich Karl Wilhelm6
- Jättnig, Wilhelm6
- Versteeg, W.F.5
- Cronenberg, F.3
- Après de Mannevillette, Jean-Baptiste d'2
- Arrowsmith, Aaron2
- Baarsel, Cornelis van2
- Baarsel, W.C. van2
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- Justus Perthes6
- Topographische Inrichting6
- Stanford's Geographical Establishment5
- Topographische Bureau5
- Intelligence Division, War Office4
- Ministerie van Marine, Afdeeling Hydrographie4
- Gebroeders van Cleef3
- Roeloffzen en Hübner3
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- The Hague17
- Batavia11
- London11
- Amsterdam8
- Gotha6
- Brussels3
- Brisbane2
- Edinburgh1
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