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Map of the north western coast of Africa, from the Strait of Gibraltar to the Canary Islands, 1753 (engraving)
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Map of the north western coast of Africa, from the Strait of Gibraltar to the Canary Islands, 1753 (engraving)
7339418 Map of the north western coast of Africa, from the Strait of Gibraltar to the Canary Islands, 1753 (engraving) by Bellin, Jacques Nicolas (1703-72) ; 63.5x93.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Jacques Nicolas Bellin
'Carte reduite des costes occidentales d'Afrique. Premiere feuille contenant les costes de Barbarie depuis le Detroit de Gibraltar et les Isles Canaries.' Scale: circa 1:2,000,000. Mercator projection, with borders graduated for latitude and for longitude from the meridians of Paris, London, the Lizard, Teneriffe, Ferro Island and shows Rhumb lines. The scales are in French and English marine leagues. Soundings are shown on the Atlantic coast between Cap St. Vincent and Saphie (Safi) and it contains a florid title cartouche. The 1754 edition of this chart was included in the atlas Hydrographie Francoise issued by the Departement de la Marine.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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Atlantic Atlantic Ocean Canary Islands Cartography Coast Line Gibraltar Gibralter Islands Isles
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This stunning engraving from 1753 captures the intricate details of the north western coast of Africa, stretching from the Strait of Gibraltar to the Canary Islands. Created by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, a renowned cartographer of his time, this map showcases a wealth of information in its intricate design.
The map is filled with geographical features such as soundings along the Atlantic coast and rhumb lines for navigation purposes. The scale is meticulously detailed in both French and English marine leagues, making it a valuable tool for sailors and explorers alike.
One cannot help but be captivated by the ornate title cartouche that adorns this map, adding an element of elegance to its practicality. The Mercator projection used here allows for accurate representation of distances and angles on a flat surface.
As we gaze upon this historical artifact now housed at the National Maritime Museum in London, we are transported back in time to an era when exploration and discovery were paramount. It serves as a reminder of our enduring fascination with maps and their ability to unlock new worlds and possibilities.
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