'Portion of Chart No. 748B showing sea line within which lies the Arabian Peninsula.'
- Holding institution:
- British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
- Data provider:
- Qatar National Library
- Title:
- 'Portion of Chart No. 748B showing sea line within which lies the Arabian Peninsula.'
- Creator:
- Cartographer: Edward James Powell
Cartographer: Davies, Bryer & Co - Date:
- 1917/1919
- Description:
- Abstract: Covers the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Aden and Red Sea, including hinterlands to a width of approximately 150 miles beyond which detail diminishes. Comprises a base map, overprint and manuscript additions.The base map is produced from British Admiralty Chart No. 748B titled 'Indian Ocean - Northern Portion' dated 15 November 1918 and filed at Maps B.A.C. (748B.). Portrays marine hydrology, including sands, rocks and depths by soundings, inland hydrology, relief by hachures and spot heights, railways, roads and tracks, settlements and place names. Bears the notes 'Drawn for engraving by E J Powell' and 'Engraved by Davies Bryer & Co.'A red overprint portrays the sea line including geographical reference points, some of which possess reference letters although no key is present.Manuscript additions relate to the sea line and also accentuate the coastline.The verso bears the annotation 'Arabia'.Physical description: Materials: Printed in colour, with manuscript additions in crayonDimensions: 290 x 676mm, on sheet 405 x 763mm
- Language:
- English
- Type:
- Map
- Type (Narrower):
- Maps
- Type (Broader):
- Image
- Geographic region:
- Arabian Peninsula
Persian Gulf
Gulf of Aden
Red Sea - Publisher:
- Publisher: Admiralty, Hydrographic Department
- Rights:
- المُلكية العامة
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100140101994.0x00000b_ar
81055/vdc_100140101994.0x00000b_en
Mss Eur F112/552, f 15
Mss Eur F112/552, f 15