DESCRIPTION: A large antique British Admiralty nautical chart of the Savannah River area, Georgia first issued in 1855 and corrected in 1862. This lithographed chart, although issued by the Admiralty Hydrographic Office in London, is based on work by the U.S. Coast Survey and is dated at bottom left to the edition of 1875. Numerous soundings, aids to navigation, and hazards are noted.
Named features on this antique nautical chart include Hilton Head Island, Daufuskie ( Daufuski ) Island, Tybee Island, Wilmington Island, McQueens Island, Cockspur Island, Argyle Island, Onslow Island, Hutchnison and Fig Islands; the towns/settlements of Savannah, Wassaw, Bonaventure; fortresses of Fort Jackson, Fort Pulaski, and Fort Thunderbolt; and the locations of Opossum Point, Stoddards House, Mongens House, and Spanish Wells.
The chart was first published at the Admiralty in London on July 1, 1861 under the superintendence of Captain Washington, R.N.: F.R.S. Hydrographer. Sold by J.D. Potter, agent for the Admiralty Charts. 31 Poultry and 11 King Street Tower Hill (London). Number 2826. Price when issued was half a crown.
PUBLICATION DATE: 1875
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: United States
BODY OF WATER: Savannah River
CONDITION: Very Good.
 On heavy paper. No folds, washed and flattened. Clean and bright with no condition issues.
COLORING: Navigational aids highlighted in yellow. Otherwise no color.
ENGRAVER: J. & C. Walker
SIZE: 38
" x
25 "
ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 53
PRICE: $1250
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