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
- Creation: 1773-08
Creator
- From the File: Wales, William, 1734 - 1798 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Management Group:
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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
Geographic
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
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Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
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