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The Atlantic Ocean [electronic resource] / by Governor Pownall, F.R.S ; published 20th Septr. 1787, by Robt. Sayer, 53 Fleet Street, London.

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Engraved nautical chart showing currents (including shaded Gulf Stream), trade winds, rhumb lines, and sailing courses. Includes 5 coastal profiles.

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Bibliographic Details
Online Access:	Online Access
Main Author:	Pownall, Thomas, 1722-1805
Corporate Authors:	David Rumsey Collection, Cartography Associates
Other Authors:	Jefferys, Thomas, -1771, Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794
Format:	Electronic Map Article
Language:	English
Published:	[1787]
Subjects:	Nautical charts > Atlantic Ocean > Early works to 1800. Atlantic Ocean > Maps > Early works to 1800.

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Summary:	Engraved nautical chart showing currents (including shaded Gulf Stream), trade winds, rhumb lines, and sailing courses. Includes 5 coastal profiles.
Item Description:	Depths shown by soundings. Prime meridians: London and Ferro. Scanned raster image of original: 1 map ; 49 x 63 cm. Original in the David Rumsey Collection; scanned by Cartography Associates.