1798 Chart of Bass's Straits
SKU: MV_1032
Description
An early chart of the southern mainland coast of Australia, showing the newly discovered Bass's (sic) Straits, along with the major islands between the mainland and Van Diemen's Land to the south.
The chart also shows the "Tracks and Discoveries of different Vessels between 28th Sept 1800 and 9th March 1802, Including Lieut M. Flinders's Track and Discoveries in 1798."
The strait was named after George Bass, after he and Matthew Flinders sailed across it while circumnavigating Van Diemen's Land (now named Tasmania) in the Norfolk in 1798–99.
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This is a digitally retouched reproduction of the original held by the State Library of Victoria.
Our team of conservators have worked on a high resolution digital image in order to remove blemishes and artifacts such as stains, mould, scratches and damage caused by the handling of the original. We strive to provide authentic representations of the original work that are suitable for enlargements that retain the tones and character of the original.
Description
An early chart of the southern mainland coast of Australia, showing the newly discovered Bass's (sic) Straits, along with the major islands between the mainland and Van Diemen's Land to the south.
The chart also shows the "Tracks and Discoveries of different Vessels between 28th Sept 1800 and 9th March 1802, Including Lieut M. Flinders's Track and Discoveries in 1798."
The strait was named after George Bass, after he and Matthew Flinders sailed across it while circumnavigating Van Diemen's Land (now named Tasmania) in the Norfolk in 1798–99.
All text © HotPress
This is a digitally retouched reproduction of the original held by the State Library of Victoria.
Our team of conservators have worked on a high resolution digital image in order to remove blemishes and artifacts such as stains, mould, scratches and damage caused by the handling of the original. We strive to provide authentic representations of the original work that are suitable for enlargements that retain the tones and character of the original.
