Bilder James Cook (1728–1779) – Map of the Strait of Le Maire and Tierra del Fuego – Engraving (1803)

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This map documents the area around the Strait of Le Maire and Tierra del Fuego, located at the southern tip of South America. The map contains two charts: a large chart of a Baie des États (Bay of States) showing bathymetric soundings and coastal detail, and a general CARTE DE LA PARTIE du Pôle Austral (Map of the Southern Pole Region) which details the Détroit des États (Strait of Le Maire), the eastern part of Terre de Feu (Tierra del Fuego), and the northern part of Île des États (Staten Island). The print is derived from surveys conducted during the voyages of James Cook.

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 50 cm x 33 cm

Medium: Engraving

Date: 1803

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