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Part of the north coast of Nova Scotia, 1781 (engraving)
7340428 Part of the north coast of Nova Scotia, 1781 (engraving) by DesBarres, Joseph Frederick Wallet (1721-1824); 72x52.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: J.F.W. Des Barres
Four sheets. Engr. Scale: ca. 1:60 000 (bar). Cartographic Note: North at 5 degrees. Variation shown 14 degrees 40' W. Tidal symbols. Bar scales in statute and nautical miles. Contents Note: Contains sailing directions for Frederick Bay [Tacamagouche Bay] and Pictou harbour, The placenames in 71G show that Des Barres wanted to leave his mark on the landscape. As well as Frederick Bay, Town and River, there is a Des Barres River and a Joseph Harbour.
There are nine variants of this chart in the collection, this showing 71G. Plate changes: Imprint June 1st 1781. Trees added to the shading. Settlements and place-names added. Page number now 'PL.34.' Other features: Printed on Bates paper. Border yellow, land tinted green, settlements coloured. Red/brown coastal convention.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning engraving by Joseph Frederick Wallet DesBarres captures a glimpse of the rugged beauty of the north coast of Nova Scotia in 1781. The intricate details and meticulous cartography showcase DesBarres' skill as a mapmaker and his deep connection to the landscape he was documenting.
As you study this print, you can see sailing directions for Frederick Bay (now known as Tacamagouche Bay) and Pictou Harbour, along with various place names that reflect DesBarres' desire to leave his mark on the region. From Frederick Bay Town and River to Des Barres River and Joseph Harbour, each name tells a story of exploration and discovery.
The chart is filled with rich detail, from tidal symbols to bar scales in statute and nautical miles. Imprint changes indicate updates made over time, while added trees bring life to the shading. The border is yellow, land tinted green, settlements colored - creating a vibrant depiction of this historic coastline.
This engraving is not just a map; it's a work of art that invites you to step back in time and imagine what these shores looked like over two centuries ago. It's a testament to DesBarres' legacy as both an explorer and an artist, capturing the essence of Nova Scotia's north coast with precision and beauty.
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