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Navigation map of the southern part of the Bangka Strait between Sumatra and Bangka Island. Bathymetry (sea depth), lighthouses, reefs, shoals and other obstructions (clay, coral, mud, stones, sand) are marked.

A hand drawn map of the province of South Sumatra, divided into administrative districts, and including the capital city of Palembang. Mountains and rivers are featured prominently, with a list at the top left indicating the heights of the mountains.

Designed to aid navigation around the western Java Sea, this map features bathymetry (sea depth), current and tide data, and is marked with shoals, reefs and other hazards. Written notes add details at specific locations (e.g. ‘heavy tide rips’).

Based on surveys by Sir Stamford Raffles, this German map of Sumatra focuses on the navigation of coasts and straits, with bathymetry (sea depth), anchor points, shoals and reefs marked, including on inset maps of Singapore and the Bangka Strait.

Based on surveys by Sir Stamford Raffles, this German map of Sumatra focuses on the navigation of coasts and straits, with bathymetry (sea depth), anchor points, shoals and reefs marked, including on inset maps of Singapore and the Bangka Strait.

Based on surveys by Sir Stamford Raffles, this German map of Sumatra focuses on the navigation of coasts and straits, with bathymetry (sea depth), anchor points, shoals and reefs marked, including on inset maps of Singapore and the Bangka Strait.