North America, Nova Scotia, Cape Canso to Dover Head /
Surveyed by Captn. H.W. Bayfield R.N.F.A.S., assisted by Comr. Orlebar, Lieutt. J. Hancock R.N., Mr. W. Forbes Master ; R.N. 1850.
Description
- Related Names
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Potter, J. D. (John Dennett), active 1830-1892, bookseller.
Washington, John, 1800-1863, cartographer.
Orlebar, J., 1810-1891, surveyor.
Bayfield, Henry Wolsey, 1795-1885, surveyor.
Great Britain. Admiralty.
J. & C. Walker (Firm)
- Language(s)
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English
- Published
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London : Published at the Admiralty, [1861]
- Edition
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Corrections 1861.
- Note
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Early Canadian nautical maps were referred to as "Bayfield charts" in honour of Henry Wolsey Bayfield who began in the early 1800s charting the waterways of Canada.
Lighthouse shown in red.
Legend for material under soundings.
"Sold by J.D. Potter, Agent for the Admiralty Charts, 31 Poultry & 11 King St. Tower Hill."
"Engraved by J & C Walker."
"Published at the Admiralty 3rd Apr. 1857 under the Superintendence of Captn. Washington R.N.F.R.S. Hydrographer."
Mounted on linen.
Relief shown by hachures and spot heights; depths shown by soundings in feet.
- Physical Description
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1 map ;
91 x 58 cm
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