‘Trigonometrical Plan of the Back-water at Sharja by Lieut.t R. Cogan under the direction of Lt. J.M. Guy, H.C.Marine. 1822’
Date:
1822/1822
Description:
Abstract: Distinctive Features:Depths shown by soundings.Hand drawn nautical chart of the shores of the Persian Gulf compiled from the survey carried out by the Bombay Marine’s officers in 1822 showing Sharja [Sharjah, United Arab Emirates] with the location of fresh water wells marked.Place names given both in English and Arabic.Includes note on water levels and soundings with latitude and longitude of a ‘square tower’ reported.Physical description: Materials:Pen and ink on paperDimensions:455 x 570 mm, on sheet 497 x 618 mm