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C1846
The Albert River Surveyed by Commd. J.L.Stokes R.N. 1841
Mapmaker:
J.Lort Stokes
John Lort Stokes 1812 – 1885 explorer and hydrographer. Famous for being the commander of H.M.S Beagle and surveying the Australian coasts. Between the 29th June and 4th August, 1841 retracing Flinders route in more detail. Between July 30th and … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Albert River Surveyed by Commd. J.L.Stokes R.N. 1841
Date:
C1846
Mapmaker:
J.Lort Stokes
Engraver:
J. & C. Walker
Condition:
Folds as issued some offsetting as usual.
Technique:
Image Size:
605mm
x 450mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1846
Description:
John Lort Stokes 1812 – 1885 explorer and hydrographer. Famous for being the commander of H.M.S Beagle and surveying the Australian coasts. Between the 29th June and 4th August, 1841 retracing Flinders route in more detail. Between July 30th and August 6th Stokes discovered the Albert River and ascended it for a distance of 50 river miles from the mouth in a long boat. He was much impressed with the level grassy plains dotted with trees which stretched endlessly to the south, which he named "The Plains of Promise". Stokes also visited Sweers Island and on finding the tree blazed by Flinders, he blazed the reverse side.
