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C1873
Soundings of Brisbane River from the Bridge to Sha…
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Rare, c.19th lithographed map of the Brisbane River, from surveys made by Commander Bedwell, mapping depths (soundings) for navigation, essential for the growing port and wharves near the Victoria Bridge and up to areas like Shaftstone (near Kangaroo Point), revealing … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Soundings of Brisbane River from the Bridge to Shaftstone by Commander E.P. Bedwell.
Date:
C1873
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with folds as issued.
Technique:
Lithograph.
Image Size:
712mm
x 536mm
Paper Size:
781mm
x 568mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1873
Description:
Rare, c.19th lithographed map of the Brisbane River, from surveys made by Commander Bedwell, mapping depths (soundings) for navigation, essential for the growing port and wharves near the Victoria Bridge and up to areas like Shaftstone (near Kangaroo Point), revealing the river’s evolving navigable channels for early steamships and trade.
Edward Parker Bedwell (1834 - 1919)
Naval hydrographer. Edward was born on 22 February 1834, the son of Edward Parker Bedwell and Harriet Drew, at St. Heliers, Jersey.
