Africa

Explore our collection of antique hydrographic maps of Africa, presenting historic nautical charts of West, East, and Southern African seaboards. These original sea charts capture the challenges faced by early mariners in navigating complex African coasts and offshore waters.

Antique hydrographic maps of Africa’s coasts document centuries of maritime exploration along the continent’s varied shoreline, from the Cape of Good Hope to the windswept West African trade routes. These historic charts often include earliest documented soundings, reefs, currents, capes, and harbour details.

Important creators of these nautical charts include Jan van Keulen, Johannes van Loon, Guillaume Delisle, J. N. Bellin, and the British Admiralty. Their work reflects the evolving science of hydrography and the strategic importance of African coastal waters to global trade.

Collectors value these antique African sea charts for both their navigational importance and their striking engraved artistry.

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