Brittany, France - Plate No. 16, 1740 - Historical Map Print Tasmania New Zealand Hawaii Holy Land (Israel / Palestine)

Holy Land (Israel / Palestine)

and the east-west position of a ship was calculated using a variety of methods including astronomical observations (comparison of the time on ship of a predictable astronomical event with the time it would have been visible at a prime meridian) and maritime clocks (the use of two clocks

When drawn in 1787 La Perouse's map was the only available map of this region not based on the survey work of Captain Cook

The United States - Enormous

Brittany, France - Plate No. 16, 1740 - Historical Map Print Tasmania New Zealand Hawaii Holy Land (Israel / Palestine)Made to order print of Brittany, France from a 1740 Composite Seutter Atlas. A historical map reproduction for wall art, offices, studies, and collectors.