Subject: South Pacific Ocean
Period: 1780 (circa)
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Color: Hand Color
Size:
14.1 x 5.9 inches
35.8 x 15 cm
This sea chart of Papua New Guinea shows the new discoveries of Captains Cook, Carteret, and Dampier along New Guinea, New Britain, and New Ireland. The chart details the path of Captain Cook's voyage along the southwestern coast of the island of New Guinea in today's Irian Jaya, Indonesia's easternmost province. Cook sailed between Australia and New Guinea and proved the existence of the Strait of Torres. The chart also details the explorations of Carteret and Dampier which focused on the northern portion of New Guinea and the nearby Pacific islands. Engraved by Thomas Conder.
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Condition: A
On a watermarked sheet with a couple of small unobtrusive spots.