Contrafactur des Scharmutz els der Hollander wider die Portigesen in dem Flus Batusabar

infoBry, Theodor de; 1607

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Maps can sometimes record a single event: this map depicts an October 1603 battle between the Dutch and Portuguese, as they fought for control of the trade routes through the Singapore Straits. The text panel recounts the story of the battle.

Details
Date
1607
Map Maker
Bry, Theodor de
Publication Location
Frankfurt
Attributes

Written Note/Details

Compass Rose

Insets

Cartouche

Illustration

Features

Port

Pier

Bathymetry

Jungle/Wooded Area

Reef

Library Catalogue

Main Title
[Contrafactur des Scharmutz els der Hollender] [cartographic material] / [Theodore de Bry].
Barcode
B18835268H
Personal Author
De Bry, Theodore, 1528-1598
Extent
2 scans.
Description
This is a 17th century map of the south coast of Suica Pora (Singapore). It also shows Straet van Sinca Pora (Singapore Strait) and Rio Batasubar (Johor Strait). There are illustrations of ships along the coasts.
Imprint
[Frankfurt : s.n., 1607]
Date Published
1607
BRN
12864270

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