Soundings of Brisbane River from the Bridge to Shaftstone by Commander E.P. Bedwell. - Antique Map from 1873

C1873

Soundings of Brisbane River from the Bridge to Shaftstone by Commander E.P. Bedwell.

Mapmaker:

Edward Parker Bedwell (1834 - 1919)

$A 675

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:

Edward Parker Bedwell (1834 - 1919)

Condition:

In good condition, with folds as issued.

Technique:

Lithograph.

Image Size:

712mm

x 536mm

Paper Size:

781mm

x 568mm

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.

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