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C1787
Plan de la Situation et des Stations des Vaisseaux…
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Rare c.18th historical map depicting the naval engagement between British and American forces off the coast of South Carolina during the British assault on Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island. The plan highlights the fortifications at Fort Moultrie and the positions … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Plan de la Situation et des Stations des Vaisseaux Britanniques, sous le Commandement de Sir Pierre Parker, a l’attaque du Fort Moultrie, Dans L’Isle Sullivan, le 28. Juin 1776.
Date:
C1787
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with folds as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
285mm
x 157mm
Paper Size:
322mm
x 194mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1787
Description:
Rare c.18th historical map depicting the naval engagement between British and American forces off the coast of South Carolina during the British assault on Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island. The plan highlights the fortifications at Fort Moultrie and the positions of 10 British ships, commanded by Sir Peter Parker.
Parker’s expedition aimed to provide naval support for British efforts to rally Loyalist forces in the southern colonies, particularly around Charleston. The assault, however, ended in failure on June 28, 1776. The map poignantly marks the loss of the HMS Acteon, depicted run aground in the center of the scene, and notes Parker’s injuries sustained during the battle.
