File:The platt of Argier and the parts adioyning wthin the view thereof Made by Robert Norton the Muster Mr of his mats fleet ther ao- di 1620 and by his own carfull and dilligent observations then not without danger RMG D4229.tiff
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Summary
| Author |
Robert Norton |
| Description |
English: The platt of Argier & the parts adioyning wthin the view thereof Made by Robert Norton the Muster Mr of his mats fleet ther ao: di 1620 & by his own carfull & dilligent observations then not without dangerSingle sheet. Col. ms. Medium: Vellum. Scale: [ca. 1:40 000]. Cartographic Note: North at 90 degrees. No soundings. Additional Places: Algiers Bay. In 1620 an English fleet under Mansell was sent to Algiers to confront the Barbary pirates who preyed on the trade route through the Straits of Gibraltar. After attempting to secure the release of prisoners, they sent fire ships into the pirate fleet moored in the Bay. Robert Norton took part in the action and drew this chart and view at first-hand.
Right-hand side missing. |
| Date | 1620 |
| Dimensions | Overall sheet dimensions: 58 cm x 49 cm |
| Notes | This record was added as part of the 2009-2010 pre 1900 charts transcription project. |
| Source/Photographer | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/546569 |
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| Identifier | Acquisition Number: NA1970-29N GGCC: 231:12 id number: G231:12/10 |
| Collection | Charts and maps |
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