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A new plan of the Straits, situated to the east of Java & Madura commonly called the Straits of Bali and of Pondi and Respondi

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A late 18th century navigation map of the waters between the islands of Java, Madura and Bali. The web of lines is a rhumbline network, the numbers indicate sea depth (bathymetry), and there is an inset map of the Bay of Ballambouang, Java.

A new chart of the Oriental Seas and Islands... from the Isle of Ceylon to Amoye in China

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location_onBrunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

A late 18th century maritime map of Southeast Asia, marked with expedition routes including the return of Captain Cook’s HMS Endeavour from Australia in 1770, and Captain Philip Carteret’s circumnavigation expedition in 1768.

Carte du Détroit de la Sonde, depuis la pointe de Winerou jusques à l'Isle du Nord

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Navigation chart of the Sunda Strait, focusing on bays and islands, and showing bathymetry (sea depth), anchor points, shoals and reefs. Includes an inset map of the bay of the Isle de Mew (Peucang Island). The web of lines is a rhumbline network.

Carte du Détroit de la Sonde, depuis la pointe de Winerou jusques à l'Isle du Nord

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Navigation chart of the Sunda Strait, focusing on bays and islands, and showing bathymetry (sea depth), anchor points, shoals and reefs. Includes an inset map of the bay of the Isle de Mew (Peucang Island). The web of lines is a rhumbline network.

Naauwkeurige kaart van het oostlijk gedeelte van Straat Malacca

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location_onMalaysia, Indonesia, Singapore

This map of the Straits of Malacca features shoals and reefs, bathymetry (sea depth), drawings of side views of landmark mountains (elevations), all designed to aid navigation. The various straits used around Singapore are also marked.

Carte Plate de la Partie Septentrionale du Détroit de Malac: depuis la Rade D'Áchem jusqu'a Malac

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location_onIndonesia, Malaysia

Map of the northern Malacca Strait—between Sumatra and Malaya—with shoals and reefs marked, some labelled as ‘dangerous’. The web of lines is a rhumbline network, while the numbers indicate sea depth (bathymetry), both used to aid navigation.

Carte Plate de la Partie Septentrionale du Détroit de Malac: depuis la Rade D'Áchem jusqu'a Malac

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location_onIndonesia, Malaysia

Map of the northern Malacca Strait—between Sumatra and Malaya—with shoals and reefs marked, some labelled as ‘dangerous’. The web of lines is a rhumbline network, while the numbers indicate sea depth (bathymetry), both used to aid navigation.

Carte de l'Isle de Java, avec les isles de Banca, de Billiton, et une partie de celles de Sumatra et de Borneo

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This 18th century maritime navigation map charts the waters between the islands of Java, Sumatra and Borneo. A route south towards the Sunda Strait, as taken by the French ship Mascarin in March and April 1772, is highlighted.

Carte de l'Isle de Java, avec les isles de Banca, de Billiton, et une partie de celles de Sumatra et de Borneo

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This 18th century maritime navigation map charts the waters between the islands of Java, Sumatra and Borneo. A route south towards the Sunda Strait, as taken by the French ship Mascarin in March and April 1772, is highlighted.

Carte de l'Isle de Java, avec les isles de Banca, de Billiton, et une partie de celles de Sumatra et de Borneo

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This 18th century maritime navigation map charts the waters between the islands of Java, Sumatra and Borneo. A route south towards the Sunda Strait, as taken by the French ship Mascarin in March and April 1772, is highlighted.

Carte des Indes Orientalis

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location_onBrunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Thailand

This mid-18th century map features labels noting the local populations, including the Kemois of the mountains and deserts of Cochinchinae (Vietnam) and the Byayos of Borneo. The map’s cartouche is embellished with maritime and military paraphernalia.

Carte des Indes Orientales: I. feuille

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location_onMyanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

Map featuring the ancient kingdoms of mainland Southeast Asia. The cartouche is embellished with maritime and military paraphernalia. The map is dedicated to William IV, Prince of Orange (Guillaume Charles Henry Friso). Sheet one of two.

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