Map of Howe’s Island, 1774-06
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/58: 106a
Scope and Contents
Discovered by Captain Wallis in the Dolphin and seen by Captain Cook in the Resolution, June 6, 1774. The latitude and east and west longitude from Greenwich are indicated in the border. Signed by William Wales.
Dates
- Creation: 1774-06
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
Lord Howe Island [subject]
Finding aid date
2012-05-09 10:30:14+00:00
Subject
- Wallis, Samuel, 1728 - 1795 (Naval Captain) (Person)
- HMS Dolphin (1751-1777) (Organization)
Geographic
Repository Details
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