A chart of the seas between the Straits of Banca and Po. Timon: with the eastern part of the Straits of Malacca

infoHerbert, William; 1767

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This mid-18th century maritime map charts the seas between Peninsula Malaysia and Sumatra, including Singapore—named ‘Po. Panjang’—with the old and new Straits of Singapore marked. The numbers indicate sea depth (bathymetry).

Details
Date
1767
Map Maker
Herbert, William
Printer/Publisher
William Herbert
Publication Location
London
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

Rhumbline Network

Scale

Insets

Elevation

Features

Bathymetry

Maritime Route

Reef

Shoal

Library Catalogue

Main Title
A chart of the seas between the straits of Banca and P'o Timon : with the eastern part of the Straits of Malacca
Barcode
B18149004E
Personal Author
Herbert, William, 1718-1795
Extent
1 scans.
Description
This map shows Southeast Asia including part of the Peninsula of Malayo (Malay Peninsula), Tioman Island, Po. Panjang (Singapore), part of Sumatra and Bangka Island. It is a nautical chart showing the sea level of the Strait of Malacca, Singapore Strait and surrounding waters.
Imprint
[London] : [William Herbert], [1767?]
Date Published
1767
BRN
12497709

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