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Map of the River of Don-nai from Cape St. James to the city of Saigon
1820
Vietnam
A map to aid in the navigation of the rivers leading to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam). Details include bathymetry (water depth), currents, and a side view (or ‘elevation’) of hills to use as a landmark. Tides are described in written remarks.
Grundris der stadt und citadelle Batavia
1785
Indonesia
A plan of the port of Batavia with a detailed legend identifying parts of the city. The sword and laurel wreath of the city’s coat of arms, and the Dutch East India Company flag (marked ‘VOC’ or ‘Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie’) are also shown.
Carte du Cours de la Riviere de Tunquin: depuis Cacho jusqu'à La Mer
1755
Vietnam
Map of the Tunquin River (Red or Hong River) from the city of Cacho (Hanoi, Thailand) to its mouth. At the mouth, bathymetry (sea depth), shoals and anchor points are marked. A place named Hean is labelled as an English and French trading post.
Carte du Cours de la Riviere de Tunquin: depuis Cacho jusqu'à La Mer
1755
Vietnam
Map of the Tunquin River (Red or Hong River) from the city of Cacho (Hanoi, Thailand) to its mouth. At the mouth, bathymetry (sea depth), shoals and anchor points are marked. A place named Hean is labelled as an English and French trading post.
Plan de la ville et forteresse de Malaca = Grondtekening van de Stad en Vesting Malakka
1750
Malaysia
This mid-18th century plan of the city of Malaca (Malacca/Melaka) focuses on the military fort (‘A Famosa [The Famous]’), but also includes two churches, a mosque and a Chinese temple. Two markets are also marked, as is the entrance to the port.
Plan de la ville et forteresse de Malaca = Grondtekening van de Stad en Vesting Malakka
1750
Malaysia
This mid-18th century plan of the city of Malaca (Malacca/Melaka) focuses on the military fort (‘A Famosa [The Famous]’), but also includes two churches, a mosque and a Chinese temple. Two markets are also marked, as is the entrance to the port.
Plan de la ville et forteresse de Malaca: pour servir à l'histoire generale des voyages
1750
Malaysia
This mid-18th century plan of the city of Malaca (Malacca/Melaka) focuses on the military fort (‘A Famosa [The Famous]’), but also includes two churches, a mosque and a Chinese temple. Two markets are also marked, as is the entrance to the port.
Der Hollaendisch-Ostindianischen Compagnie weltberühmte Haupt-Handels und Niederlags: Stadt Batavia
1747
Indonesia
The legend and written notes on this plan of Batavia (Jakarta) provide much detailed information about the important port city in the early 18th century. It is also beautifully decorated with paintings of the city, local people, animals and ships.
A plan of the city and castle of Batavia
1746
Indonesia
A mid-18th century plan of Batavia (Jakarta), the main port of the Dutch East India Company's trading network in Southeast Asia. Ships can be seen transporting goods along ‘The Great River’ to the sea, overseen by Batavia Castle at the river’s mouth.
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- Residential Area45
- Church43
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- Military Fort30
- Public Space29
- Cemetery/Columbarium26
- Court of Law20
- Jail/Prison20
- Military Barracks17
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- Railway/Tramway14
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- Longitude and Latitude24
- Compass Rose23
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- Bellin, Jacques Nicolas7
- Schley, Jacobus van der6
- Wit, Frederik de3
- Cronenberg, G.P.F.2
- Derfelden van Hinderstein, Gijsbert Franco von2
- Visscher, Nicolaes2
- Akber, Golam1
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- Topographische Bureau5
- Stanford's Geographical Establishment4
- G. Kolff & Co.2
- Homann Heirs2
- Intelligence Branch, War Office2
- Jean Cóvens et Corneille Mortier2
- Norris Peters Co.2
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