Old Chart of the North-Eastern Coast of Australia Discovered by Cook, 1774

Reference
BGJC-225
Date
1774
Region
Australia & Oceania
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
33.5 x 40.5 cm (13.2 x 15.9 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 760

Antique print titled Carte d'une Partie de la Cote de la N.le Galles Merid etc.

An interesting chart of the north-eastern coast of Australia discovered by Cook in 1770, showing the Endeavour River and the Endeavour Strait, so named by Cook after his ship was careened and repaired on the banks of the river following grounding on a coral reef offshore, the site of present day Cooktown.

Originates from 'Geschichte der See-Reisen und Entdeckungen im Süd-Meer welche auf Befehl Sr. Großbrittanischen Majestät unternommen, und von Commodore Byron, Capitain Wallis, Capitain Carteret und Capitain Coockim Dolphin, der Swallow, und dem Endeavour nach einander ausgeführt worden sind..

Artists and Engravers: Published by Haude & Spener, Berlin.

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