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Description: Published by the Hydrographic Office and sold by R.B. Bate. Map dated 1840, published in 1846.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'J.&C. Walker' after 'Richard Lloyd'. Engraved by J. & C. Walker. Captain Richard Lloyd.
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Subject: Antique print, titled: 'Gulf of Bengal, Sheet V, Palmyra Point to Chittagong.' - A sea chart of the Bay of Bengal, showing the area form Paradip (India) to Sittwe (Myanmar). This area includes Calcutta, the coast of Bangladesh, and the rivers Hooghly, Ganges and Meghna. Numerous depth soundings, as well as coastal geographical features are indicated. This chart is based on the surveys of Captain Richard Lloyd of the Indian Navy. Working sea charts are inherently rare due to the nature of their use aboard ships. The city of Calcutta is shown.
Condition: Good, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. Some offsetting where the map was folded on itself. A crease in the center of the sheet and some creasing in the top and lower margins. Scattered small stains in the image edges, and one in the top middle of the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 101.2 x 68 cm. The image size is ca. 94.3 x 62.2 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 39.8 x 26.8 inch. The image size is ca. 37.1 x 24.5 inch.
Medium: Engraving on hand laid paper.
Location: GK-085
SKU: TPC 63896.1
Section: TPC-SEA CHARTS
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