in all these straits Piratical Proas usually Lurk, ready to Assault Defenceless Vessels...
By HORSBURGH, James , 1819
£2,500
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To The Hon.ble the Court of Directors of the United East India Company, This Chart Intended as an Accompaniment to the Book of Directions for Navigating to, from and in the East Indies Is Inscribed by their Faithful and obliged Servant James Horsburgh.

Asia Southeast Asia
  • 作者: HORSBURGH, James
  • 出版地: London
  • 出版商: Published by James Horsburgh Hydrographer to the Hon.ble E.I. Comp.y
  • 发布日期: Jan.y 1, 1819.
  • 物理描述: Engraved chart.
  • 方面: 995 by 660mm. (39.25 by 26 inches).
  • 库存参考: 17538

笔记

First publication of this extremely detailed chart of the Java Sea to the China Sea, showing Bangka, the eastern extremity of Sumatra, and the Straits of Bangka and Gaspar. The chart includes extensive depth soundings and copious directions on how to navigate the treacherously narrow seaways of the Lucepara Passage, and Gaspar and Macclesfield Straits between the islands of Sumatra, Banda and Billiton.
“The passage through the Straits of Gaspar to the Northward ought not to be attempted from September to April for strong Southerly Currents and Adverse or Baffling Winds render it very tedious in this Season and even in a Fast Sailing Ship, sometimes impracticable. In all these Straits Piratical Proas usually Lurk, ready to Assault Defenceless Vessels Particularly if they get aground”.

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