Map of Porto Praya Bay in the island of St. Iago [São Tiago, Cape Verde], 1772-08
Scope and Contents
Drawn at a scale of three inches to a mile and signed by William Wales. The location of a watering place and fortification and town are noted, as are the latitude, longitude, and variation, with soundings in the bay noted.
Dates
- Creation: 1772-08
Creator
- From the File: Wales, William, 1734 - 1798 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
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Extent
1 folio(s) (1 folio) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Original geographic information
Cape Verde [subject]
Original geographic information
São Tiago [subject]
Finding aid date
2012-05-18 10:37:29+00:00
Geographic
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