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Plan of Pulo Condor

event1794

location_onVietnam

There is a port at the south of this map of the Côn Đảo archipelago (Vietnam), and notes giving details such as a suitable location to careen ships (turning a ship on its side for cleaning or repair). A ruined English fort is also marked.

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

event1794

location_onIndonesia

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

event1790

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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location_onIndonesia

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

eventc.1790

location_onIndonesia

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 d'une partie de la Cote de Cochinchine: depuis l'Isle Cham-Collao jusqu'à la Riv. du Roi

event1775

location_onVietnam

A map to aid navigation around the Bay of Touranne (Bay of Turon, location of modern city of Da Nang, Vietnam). The web of lines is a rhumbline network, and bathymetry (sea depth), anchor points and two elevation views of the coasts are shown.

Plan de L'Isle Condor

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location_onVietnam

There is a port at the south of this map of the Côn Đảo archipelago (Vietnam), and notes giving details such as a suitable location to careen ships (turning a ship on its side for cleaning or repair). A ruined English fort is 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.

Plan de l'Archipel de Merguy / Plan de l'Isle Junkseilon

event1775

location_onMyanmar, Thailand

Two coastal navigation maps: one of the Mergui Archipelago off the west coast of Myanmar; and one of Phuket (‘Isle Junkseilon’) and the surrounding islands off the west coast of Thailand. Both feature bathymetry (sea depth), shoals and reefs.

Carte de la Côte de Pégou, et de celle de Martaban

event1775

location_onMyanmar

Navigation map of the coast of the ancient kingdom of Pégou and near the town of Martaban (Mottama), Myanmar. Bathymetry (sea depth), anchor points, notes on currents and obstructions are marked, and there are drawings of side views of coastal hills.

Carte de la Côte Orientale du Golfe De Bengale

event1775

location_onMyanmar

Although mainly of India, this map of the Gulf of Bengal includes maritime routes near the west coast of Burma (Myanmar). The web of lines is a rhumbline network, while the numbers indicate sea depth (bathymetry), both used to aid navigation.

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