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The landing of the British Army at Chillinching on the island of Java 4th Augt. 1811
1815
Indonesia
A map of the landing of British troops at Chillinching (Cilincing, 12 miles to the east of Batavia), part of the 1811 invasion of Java during the Napoleonic Wars. The frigate Leda is at the river mouth, as the British soldiers row to shore.
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 des environs de Batavia = Kaart van de buitenstreeken van Batavia
c.1772-1780
Indonesia
This late 18th century map of Batavia (Jakarta) focusses on the network of canals and rivers surrounding the city, as well as the many fields and plantations, including rice fields (‘Champ de Ris’) and sugarcane (‘Cannes de Sucre’).
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.
Plan d'Amboine, tel qu'il étoit en 1718 = Platte-grond van Amboina, zoo als het was in den jaare 1718
c.1746-1770
Indonesia
This colourful mid-18th century plan of the city of Amboine (Ambon, capital of Ambon Island, in the Maluku Islands, Indonesia) has a detailed legend identifying locations within the city and the surrounding mountains. The text is in French and Dutch.
La ville de Materan, capitale du roiaume de même nom, avec ses environs: le tout environné de montagnes qui lui serve de murailles
1729
Indonesia
This map of the city of Mataram, on the Indonesian island of Lombok, shows the city surrounded by detailed illustrations of mountains which, the map’s subtitle notes, ‘serve de murailles’ [serve as its walls].
- Java10
- Batavia7
- Jakarta6
- Dutch East Indies2
- Malacca2
- Sumatra2
- Alligator Island1
- Amboine1
- Ambon1
- Ambonia1
- Bali1
- Barn Island1
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- Residential Area13
- Military Fort10
- Church9
- Hospital9
- Public Space8
- Kampong/Village6
- Cemetery/Columbarium4
- Court of Law4
- Palace3
- Communal Land/Property2
- Jail/Prison2
- Missionary Building2
- Mosque2
- Police Station2
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- Bellin, Jacques Nicolas2
- Prévost, Abbé2
- Schley, Jacobus van der2
- Jackson, Lieutenant Philip1
- Jeakes, Joseph1
- Jefferys, Thomas1
- Luepken, Claudius Anthony van1
- McNair, John Frederick Adolphus1
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- E. van Harrevelt & D.J. Changuion1
- Edward Stanford1
- Gerard onder de Linden1
- Henry Colburn1
- Herman Moll1
- Homann Heirs1
- Hydrographic Office, Admiralty1
- Joannes van Braam1
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