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Des Barres; Hamond, Andrew Snape; Joseph Frederick Wallet Des Barres
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English: A chart of Delawar Bay, with soundings and nautical observations, taken by Cap.t Sir Andrew Snape Hammond of the Navy, and othersSingle sheet. Engraved. Scale: ca. 1:150 000 (bar). Cartographic Note: North at 42.5 degrees. Variation shown 6 degrees 45' W. Bar scales in statute and nautical miles. Contents Note: Channels marked.
HNS 158C A chart of Delawar Bay, with soundings and nautical observations, taken by Cap.t Sir Andrew Snape Hammond of the Navy, and others
Date 1779
date QS:P571,+1779-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
Dimensions Plate impression 78.5 x 57cm.
Notes Associated Materials: The copper plate is held by the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia.
Source/Photographer http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/560705
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Charts and maps

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