British Admiralty Hydrographical Office
1926

Scarce Antique Chart Malacca Strait Cape Rachado to Singapore

Admiralty Chart of Malacca Strait Cape Rachado to Singapore 1896 / 1926

DESCRIPTION: Original British Admiralty chart of the Strait of Malacca from Cape Rachado to Singapore, first published in 1896 under the superintendence of Admiral Wharton, Hydrographer. The coast of the Malay Peninsula and soundings taken from British Surveys in 1852-5; H.M. surveying ship Egeria (1893); and H.M. surveying ship Waterwitch 1909. Last corrected in 1926. Includes Singapore with numerous soundings.

Inset chart of "Approaches to Malacca" at upper right.

Sold by J.D. Potter agent for the Admiralty. Price when issued was four shillings. Admiralty chart number 795. Engraved by Davies and Company.

The first European chart of the Strait of Malacca was likely produced by Portuguese explorers in the early 16th century. After capturing Malacca in 1511, the Portuguese established a strong presence in the region and began extensive maritime exploration and cartography.

CREATOR: British Admiralty Hydrographical Office

PUBLICATION DATE: 1926

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Singapore

BODY OF WATER: Strait of Malacca

CONDITION: Good. Traces of manuscript pencil course plots at top left. Two vertical folds as issued. Archivally repaired tear in lower margin, outside the image. Margins shorter at right and left side.

COLORING: None

ENGRAVER: Davies and Company

SIZE: 43 " x 25 "

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PRICE: $1400

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