File:Chart of the NW coast of America and the NE coast of Asia explored in the years 1778 and 1779. Prepared by Lieut. Henry Roberts under the immediate inspection of Capt. Cook RMG F0155.tiff
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Lieutenant Henry Roberts; William Faden |
| Description |
English: Chart of the NW coast of America and the NE coast of Asia explored in the years 1778 and 1779. Prepared by Lieut. Henry Roberts under the immediate inspection of Capt. CookSingle sheet. Hand col. engr. Scale: [ca.1:9 000 000]. Cartographic Note: Graduated. Greenwich meridian. Scales in nautic leagues, British miles, Russian wersts and Spanish leagues. G266:2/10 NW America, NE Asia by Roberts & Cook |
| Date | 1808; 1784 |
| Dimensions | Printed area 41 x 69cm, on sheet 58 x 78cm. |
| Notes | Title Note: The interesting discoveries made by British and American ships, since the first publication of this chart in 1784, together with the hydrographical materials procured from St Petersburg and other places, have enabled Mr de la Rochette to lay down the numerous improvements which appear in the present edition. |
| Source/Photographer | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/540629 |
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| Identifier | Acquisition Number: N1976-22 id number: G266:2/10 |
| Collection | Charts and maps |
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