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Catalogue description Map of the north and north-west coast of St Helena: bird's eye view of the cliffs from...
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| Reference: | MPH 1/251 |
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| Description: |
Map of the north and north-west coast of St Helena: bird's eye view of the cliffs from 'Isles de l'Est' to West Point. With reference table. Inset 'Plan de la Ville & Rade de St e Hèlenee en Juillet 1781 par Mr. Laffitte, Ingenieur des Colonies': bird's-eye view of Jamestown and its anchorage, showing the steepness of the hills surrounding the town and the dominant position of two defence works, one at Munden's Point; a ship at anchor lies off the town. Scale: about 2.5 cm to 64 toises. Compass indicator. With two views of the coast: 'Vue de la partie de... St. Heline Coté N.E.' and 'Vue de la partie de l'isle Ste. hélene Côté N.O.'. The latter view shows the appearance of Jamestown from the sea, and the roads leading to the cliffs surrounding the town. |
| Date: | 1781 |
| Held by: | The National Archives, Kew |
| Former reference in The National Archives: | WO 78/1217 |
| Legal status: | Public Record(s) |
| Language: | French |
| Dimensions: | 68 cm x 70 cm |
| Closure status: | Open Document, Open Description |
| Publication note: |
Maps and Plans in the Public Record Office: 3. Africa, ed P A Penfold (London, 1982), entries 3574 and 3594 |
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