Royal Geographical Society (RGS)
New Guinea, 1874
7 x 10 in
18 x 25 cm
18 x 25 cm
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Small map of the south eastern tip of New Guinea showing the track of H.M.S. Basilisk through the Strait which became known as the China Strait, connecting the Solomon Sea...
Small map of the south eastern tip of New Guinea showing the track of H.M.S. Basilisk through the Strait which became known as the China Strait, connecting the Solomon Sea and Coral Sea.
The map was made by the captain of the Basilisk, John Moresby who named Port Moresby, now the capital of Papua New Guinea. Also prominent on this map are Moresby Island and Basilisk Island. These are now known as Basilaki and Sideia Islands respectively.
Original colour. [AUNZ2983]
The map was made by the captain of the Basilisk, John Moresby who named Port Moresby, now the capital of Papua New Guinea. Also prominent on this map are Moresby Island and Basilisk Island. These are now known as Basilaki and Sideia Islands respectively.
Original colour. [AUNZ2983]
