A large draught of the east end of Java and Madura shewing the Streights of Bally

infoThornton, Samuel; 1711

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This early 18th century maritime map charts the waters between the islands of Java, Madura and Bally (Bali). The web of lines is a rhumbline network, while the numbers indicate sea depth (bathymetry), both used to aid navigation.

Details
Date
1711
Map Maker
Thornton, Samuel
Publication Location
London
Attributes

Compass Rose

Longitude and Latitude

Rhumbline Network

Scale

Insets

Cartouche

Elevation

Features

Bathymetry

Maritime Route

Mountain/Volcano

Shoal

Library Catalogue

Main Title
A large draught of the east end of Java and Madura shewing the Streights of Bally / by Sam Thornton at the sign of England Scotland and Ireland in the Minories London.
Barcode
B26056006C
Personal Author
Thornton, S. (Samuel), -1715
Extent
1 scans.
Description
North oriented to the right. Relief shown pictorially, depth shown by soundings. Scale approximately 1:465,000.
Imprint
[London] : [Publisher not identified], [1711]
Date Published
1711
BRN
200159698
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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