Bilder James Cook (1728–1779) – Map of Cordes Bay and Harbours (Tierra del Fuego) – Engraving (1773)

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This geographical print displays a composite chart focusing on harbors and bays along the coast of Tierra del Fuego (now Chile), surveyed during the earliest European explorations of the region. These charts are crucial pieces of early European cartography of the southern tip of South America, derived from the original surveys of the region. The individual surveys for this print predate Cook, relating to the 17th-century voyage of Cordes, but the plate was published as part of the official accounts of Captain James Cook's First Voyage.

James Cook was a British naval officer, explorer, and cartographer whose three voyages to the Pacific Ocean revolutionized European knowledge of the region. His scientific approach to cartography and navigation resulted in highly accurate charts of vast, previously uncharted territories. His work directly contributed to scientific knowledge in geography and surveying, making him one of the most important explorers in history.

Artist or Maker: James Cook

Dimensions: Approximately 43 cm x 30 cm

Medium: Engraving

Date: 1773

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