Our collections contain more than 100,000 sea charts and maps dating from the medieval period to the present day. They document the results of exploration and discovery and show how techniques of navigation and surveying developed.
French chart of Malta, circa 1798 Photo T-Shirts |
| | Planisphere world map by Francesco Rosselli, around 1508 Photo T-Shirts |
| | The English engage the Spanish fleet near Plymouth on 31 July, 1588 Photo T-Shirts |
| | World map from the Blaeu Atlas, 17th century Photo T-Shirts |
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| | Britain and Ireland Photo T-Shirts |
| | Map of Malta Photo T-Shirts |
| | Plan of Tortola from survey by George King Photo T-Shirts |
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Chart of Mediterranean and north east Atlantic Photo T-Shirts |
| | A chart of the North Sea from South Foreland to Burnham Flatts, and from Callis to Schelling Isle Photo T-Shirts |
| | Chart of Port Royal in South Carolina, United States of America Photo T-Shirts |
| | World map by John Seller, 1675 Photo T-Shirts |
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