British Admiralty Hydrographical Office
1927

Chart of Harbours and Anchorages in the Hawaiian or Sandwich Islands 1927

Harbours and Anchorages in the Hawaiian or Sandwich Islands from Surveys of the Hawaiian Government

DESCRIPTION: Bold, engraved chart with harbor plans in the Hawaiian Islands first published by the British Admiralty in 1891 but 1927. Retains the distinctive appearance of antique British nautical charts. "Harbours and Anchorages in the Hawaiian or Sandwich Islands from Surveys of the Hawaiian Government". Engraved by Edward Weller. Excellent topographic detail for mountains and hills.

Apparently, quite scarce. No record of a sale in AMPR and only one copy in WorldCat.

Published at the Admiralty, London, February 5, 1891 under the superintendence of Captain W. J. L. Wharton, Hydrographer. This edition: 1912. Last correction in 1927. Sold by J.D. Potter.

Includes large-scale harbor and anchorage plans for 12 locations in Hawaii:
  • Waimea Bay, Kauai
  • Hanamaula Bay, Kauai
  • Kapueokahi Bay, Maui
  • Kaanapali Anchorage, Maui
  • Lahaina Roads, Maui
  • Pukoo Harbor, Molokai
  • Kaunakakai Harbor, Molokai
  • Kamalo Harbor, Molokai
  • Waimea Bay, Oahu
  • Waianae, Oahu
  • Waialua Bay, Oahu
  • Kawaihae Bay, Hawaii
  • Mahukona Harbor, Hawaii

CREATOR: British Admiralty Hydrographical Office

PUBLICATION DATE: 1927

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: United States

BODY OF WATER: Pacific Ocean

CONDITION: Very good.  Very clean and fresh. Tiny repaired marginal tear outside neatline. Single vertical fold. Nice!

COLORING: N/A

ENGRAVER: 

SIZE: 39 " x 23 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 59

PRICE: $1350

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