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Hydraulic and nautical observations on the currents in the Atlantic ocean, forming an hypothetical theorem for investigation. With a corresponding chart of that ocean. Addressed to navigators by Governor Pownall, F.R.S. & F.S.A. To which are annexed some notes by Dr. Franklin
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Atlantic Ocean By Governor Pownall F.R.S
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Kashnor notes, "Shows a particularly good map of Hudson's Bay." Vignettes: Five views of islands and African Capes. Prime meridian: Ferro. Relief: no. Projection: Mercator. Watermark: Crowned fleur-de-lis VI. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Vignettes. Verso Text: MS note: 707.
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Atlantic Ocean by Governor Pownall F.R.S
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Kashnor notes, "From the latitude of Iceland to that of Brazil, showing the coasts of the United States, and indicating the course of the Gulf Stream, and the various routes pursued by navigators, shoals, breakers, &c. A celebrated chart, and probably one of the best ever made. With inset elevations of mountains, capes, &c. One of the earliest maps issued in England to show the United States on the map of America." Views of mountains & capes on islands. Compass rose.. Prime meridian: Ferro. Relief: no. Projection: Mercator. Watermark: Crowned seal. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Vignettes. Verso Text: MS note: 167.
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New General Chart of the Atlantic or Western Ocean and Adjacent Seas, Including the Coasts of Europe and Africa From 60 Degrees North Latitude to the Equator, and also the Opposite Coast of America; Drawn and Regulated by the most accurate Astronomical Observations, and the Journals of the most experienced Navigators; in which also are particularly distinguished the Determination of the Longitude as given by the Marine Clocks of Mr. Ferdinand Berthoud, in the Voyage performed by order of the Government of France, in 1768 and 1769 in the Ship Isis, to the Azores, Madera, the Canaries, Cape-Verd Islands, St. Domingo, the Great Bank of Newfoundland, &ca. by Mr. de Fleurieu, an Officer in the French Navy, and Member of the Royal Marine Academy, &ca
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Kashnor notes, "Shows the American Coast from Hudson's Strait to the Mouth of the Amazon, and gives a particularly good chart of Nova Scotia and West Indies." Lengthy explanation of preparation of this chart lower right.. Prime meridian: London, Ferro. Relief: no. Projection: Mercator. Watermark: Crowned fleur-di-lis VI. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS notes: 276 Chart of the Atlantic, Northern part -- Southern part 66.
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