Description

  • This Spanish map of a portion of the north coast of Cuba shows the coastline, coastal features, soundings, navigational hazards, a fortification, and settlements. It includes a decorative wind rose and five coastal profile views. The map is oriented with south at the top. It is from the Real Escuela de Navegación in Cadiz, Spain, and was acquired by the Library of Congress from the Maggs Brothers, London.

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  • Costa de Cuba desde Cabo de San Antonio a la bahía de Cardenas

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Physical Description

  • 1 manuscript map : color ; 49 x 149 centimeters

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External Resource