Chart of Pulo Penang: now Prince of Wales's Island

infoArrowsmith, Aaron; 1805

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Map focusing on the passage between Penang Island and the mainland, with shoals and reefs marked and described, and bathymetry (sea depth) shown. There are anchor points at George Town harbour, and landmarks—hills, trees, a fort—to aid navigation.

Details
Date
1805
Map Maker
Arrowsmith, Aaron
Printer/Publisher
A. Arrowsmith
Publication Location
London
Attributes

Contour Lines/Elevation

Scale

Longitude and Latitude

Features

Military Fort

Port

River

Bathymetry

Maritime Route

Tide Data

Mountain/Volcano

Wetlands

Jungle/Wooded Area

Mangrove

Reef

Shoal

Library Catalogue

Title
Chart of Pulo Penang : now Prince of Wales's Island
Author/creator
Aaron Arrowsmith
Published
1805
Extent
1 scans.
Note
https://catalogue.leidenuniv.nl/permalink/f/n95gpj/UBL_ALMA21351370370002711

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