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Map of Turtle Island and Reef, 1774-07

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/58: 112a

Scope and Contents

Discovered by Captain Cook in the Resolution, on Saturday, July 2, 1774. The map also shows the course of the ship past the island. The latitude and east and west longitude from Greenwich are indicated in the border. Signed by William Wales.

Dates

  • Creation: 1774-07

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

1 folio(s) (1 folio) : paper

Language of Materials

English

Original geographic information

South Pacific Ocean [subject]

Finding aid date

2012-05-09 14:59:28+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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