Byron, John, 1723 - 1786 (Vice Admiral)
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Map of King George’s Islands, 1774-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/58: 104b
Scope and Contents
So called by Commodore Byron, 1765, and seen by Captain Cook in the Resolution, 1774. Taoukaá and a second, unnamed island are shown, along with a plot of the ship’s course. The latitude and east and west longitude from Greenwich are indicated in the border. Signed by William Wales.
Dates:
1774-04
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