DESCRIPTION: Neat antique map of Basque Road anchorage related to the failed 1757 British surprise attack of the port of Rochefort, France, along the Charente River. Locations shown include the Isle of Aix, Isle Madame, "Chatalilon" (Chatelaillon) , Fort de la Point, and Fort Lupin.
With a profile view of Fort Fouras with its 17th century fortifications. Although the French were taken by surprise, a bombardment by the British on Fort Fouras was called off when the water off the Fort was discovered to be too shallow. Inset stern view of a Brtish triple-decked ship-of-the line was included to support the discussion in text about the water depth at Fort Fouras.
This fine original copper-engraved map was take from Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Chronicle, Vol 28.
PUBLICATION DATE: 1758
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: France
BODY OF WATER: Charente River
CONDITION: Very Good
Clean and sound on laid paper.
COLORING: None
ENGRAVER:
SIZE: 4
" x
7 "
ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 7
PRICE: $125
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