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Map of the Devil’s Girdle [Motu Tu-a, French Polynesia], 1773-08

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/58: 56a

Scope and Contents

Discovered August 12, 1773 by Captain Cook in the Resolution. The map shows the course of the ship, with the latitude and east and west longitude from Greenwich provided in the border. Signed by William Wales.

Dates

  • 1773-08

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Extent

1 folio(s) (1 folio) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Original geographic information

French Polynesia [subject]

Finding aid date

2012-05-11 15:13:27+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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