Bilder James Cook (1728–1779) – Map of Port Mugrave (Port Mulgrave, Alaska) – Engraving (1784)

Beskrivning

This geographical print is a nautical chart Port Mulgrave, Alaska). The chart provides a hydrographic sketch of the port, a coastal inlet, detailing the coastal outlines and offshore hazards. The port is located in Icy Bay, Alaska, and was surveyed during Captain Cook's Third Voyage to the North Pacific. Navigational data (latitude, longitude, time of high water) is inscribed on the left side of the map. This map was published posthumously as part of the official account of Captain Cook's Third Voyage (1776–1779).

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 46 cm x 28 cm

Medium: Engraving

Date: 1784

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