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C1870
(1889)
[AUSTRALIA-QLD] Moreton Bay to Sandy Cape
Rare hydrographic chart extending from Fraser Island to Moreton Bay, first issued 9th March1870, with large corrections to 1889 and small corrections to 1934. With four inset views.
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S/N: HYDRO-1068-QLD-708934–424834
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Full Title:
[AUSTRALIA-QLD] Moreton Bay to Sandy Cape
Date:
C1870
(1889)
Engraver:
Davies, Bryer & Co.
Condition:
In good condition, with folds as issued.
Technique:
Copper engraving.
Image Size:
665mm
x 1165mm
Paper Size:
695mm
x 1195mm
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Genuine antique
dated:
1889
Description:
Rare hydrographic chart extending from Fraser Island to Moreton Bay, first issued 9th March1870, with large corrections to 1889 and small corrections to 1934. With four inset views.
Hydrographic charting of Australia History ( - )
Naval policy dictated that Admiralty charts be destroyed when superseded to avoid navigational error. It was during Rear Admiral John Washington’s period as the Admiralty’s hydrographer, 1855-1863, that a series of agreements were drawn up with the Australian colonies. These agreements provided boats and crews for use by officers lent from the Royal Navy to chart the coasts and shoal waters in the approaches to the rapidly developing towns, communication with which was seriously hampered by the the frequency of shipwrecks. It had been the discovery of gold and the consequent rush of miners and emigrants from not only England but California that added greatly the numbers of ships sailing to Australia’s east coast. This led to numerous petitions being made to Her Majesty’s Government to chart the eastern approaches to Australia to make for safer passage for shipping.
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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.
