Map of the Isles of the Friendly People, 1774-06
Scope and Contents
Discovered by Tasman in 1643 and seen by Captain Cook in the Resolution in the years 1773 and 1774. The lower part of the map shows the route of the Resolution and Adventure in 1773 and the islands of Tonga, also known as Tabu or Tasman’s Amsterdam, and Eaoowe or Tasman’s Middleburg. The upper part shows the route of the Resolution in 1774 and the islands of Aggoa and Mattafoa, and south of these, Annamocka, Annamocka-Ette, Comango and Comango-Ette, Tonamai and Tellefageo, along with an indication of the depth in fathoms of the stretch between Comango-Ette and Tonamai and Tellefageo. The latitude and east and west longitude from Greenwich are clearly indicated in the border. Signed by William Wales.
Dates
- Creation: 1774-06
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
Tonga [subject]
Finding aid date
2012-05-09 10:33:08+00:00
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