File:A chart of the Island of Bourbon in the Indian Ocean RMG F0114.tiff
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Collier; Gilbert, William; Samuel Dunn |
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English: A chart of the Island of Bourbon in the Indian OceanOn backing sheet. Scale: [ca.1:225 000 (bar)]. Cartographic Note: Borders graduated for lat & long, prime meridian St Pauls, London. Rhumb lines. Rocks and anchorages indicated. Scales in English and Dutch miles and English & French leagues. Additional Places: Reunion. Contents Note: Remarks on positioning by astonomical observation and on variation. G251:22/2 Island of Bourbon |
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1780 date QS:P571,+1780-00-00T00:00:00Z/9 |
Notes | Title Note: This island was discovered near the beginning of the 16th century...named Mascarenhas Isle till the year 1649, when it took the name Bourbon. ...the torrents formed by rain are considerable and descend with great rapidity. |
Source/Photographer | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/540585 |
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Identifier InfoField | Acquisition Number: NA1968-22N GGCC: 251:22 id number: G251:22/2 |
Collection InfoField | Charts and maps |
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