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"Exploring the Beauty of Hydrographic Art: From Mountain Maps to Coastal Views" Immerse yourself in the captivating world art

Background imageHydrographic Collection: HMS Enterprise

HMS Enterprise
Royal Navy Hydrographic Vessel HMS Enterprise in the Red Sea in 2011. HMS Enterprise was launched at Appledore in Devon in 2002 and is designed to carry out a wide range of survey work

Background imageHydrographic Collection: HMS Echo

HMS Echo
Royal Navy survey vessel HMS Echo. Echo was launched at Appledore in Devon in 2002, and was designed to carry out a wide range of survey work

Background imageHydrographic Collection: Artist drawing the wooden bridge in the park at Mereville, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)

Artist drawing the wooden bridge in the park at Mereville, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
3930931 Artist drawing the wooden bridge in the park at Mereville, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 65x81 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Background imageHydrographic Collection: ib. A Plan of the Harbour of Croque in Newfoundland, 1763 (pen & ink and wash)

ib. A Plan of the Harbour of Croque in Newfoundland, 1763 (pen & ink and wash)
5670246 ib. A Plan of the Harbour of Croque in Newfoundland, 1763 (pen & ink and wash) by Cook, James (1728-79); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches)

Background imageHydrographic Collection: Page 37a A Sketch of Block Island, latitude of the South Head 41: 9 N

Page 37a A Sketch of Block Island, latitude of the South Head 41: 9 N
5670302 Page 37a A Sketch of Block Island, latitude of the South Head 41: 9 N, 1768-75 (pen & ink) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library

Background imageHydrographic Collection: Page 19 (a) Middleburg Island bearing W bys distant 3 leagues (b

Page 19 (a) Middleburg Island bearing W bys distant 3 leagues (b
5670271 Page 19 (a) Middleburg Island bearing W bys distant 3 leagues (b) West point of Middleburg N by W four miles (c) Middleburg E bys distant five miles (d)

Background imageHydrographic Collection: Page 3a Chart of Port Praya in the Island of St Jago, Cape Verde Islands

Page 3a Chart of Port Praya in the Island of St Jago, Cape Verde Islands
5670253 Page 3a Chart of Port Praya in the Island of St Jago, Cape Verde Islands. Titled Port Praya in the Island St Jago one of the Cape de Verds sic A scale of 2 to 1/2 a mile / A View of Port

Background imageHydrographic Collection: iii. Sketches of the islands Lagoon, Thrum-Cap, Bow-Island, the Two Groups

iii. Sketches of the islands Lagoon, Thrum-Cap, Bow-Island, the Two Groups
5670248 iii. Sketches of the islands Lagoon, Thrum-Cap, Bow-Island, the Two Groups, Bird Island and Chain Island, lying in the South, Sea

Background imageHydrographic Collection: View of the Park of Mereville, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)

View of the Park of Mereville, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
3937522 View of the Park of Mereville, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 65x81 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: ChAteau de Mereville)

Background imageHydrographic Collection: Page 25b / a Map and profile of Palmerston Island, 1768-75 (pen & ink and w / c)

Page 25b / a Map and profile of Palmerston Island, 1768-75 (pen & ink and w / c)
5670283 Page 25b/a Map and profile of Palmerston Island, 1768-75 (pen & ink and w/c) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches)

Background imageHydrographic Collection: Page 8 (a) View of Porto Santo extending from NNW to WBN distant 5 miles (b

Page 8 (a) View of Porto Santo extending from NNW to WBN distant 5 miles (b
5670259 Page 8 (a) View of Porto Santo extending from NNW to WBN distant 5 miles (b) View of Porto Santo bearing north distant 2 leagues and (c) View of The Deserters, 1768-75 by Hodges

Background imageHydrographic Collection: ii. (a) Four profiles of the coast of Terra del Fuego (b

ii. (a) Four profiles of the coast of Terra del Fuego (b
5670247 ii. (a) Four profiles of the coast of Terra del Fuego (b) A plan of Success Bay in Strait le Maire (c) A chart of the S.E. part of Terra del Fuego, engraved by T. Borven and J

Background imageHydrographic Collection: Page 7 (a) View of Porto Santo. Titled in ink along lower edge

Page 7 (a) View of Porto Santo. Titled in ink along lower edge
5670258 Page 7 (a) View of Porto Santo. Titled in ink along lower edge View of Porto Santo extending from NNW to WBW distant 5 miles (b) View of Porto Santo bearing north

Background imageHydrographic Collection: ia. A Plan of the Harbour of St Johns in Newfoundland, 1760s (pen & ink and wash)

ia. A Plan of the Harbour of St Johns in Newfoundland, 1760s (pen & ink and wash)
5670245 ia. A Plan of the Harbour of St Johns in Newfoundland, 1760s (pen & ink and wash) by Cook, James (1728-79); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches)

Background imageHydrographic Collection: Mountain and Hydrographic Map of Africa

Mountain and Hydrographic Map of Africa
Illustration of a Mountain and Hydrographic Map of Africa

Background imageHydrographic Collection: Australian Orion MPA Flying Over HMS Echo During Search for Malaysian Airliner MH370

Australian Orion MPA Flying Over HMS Echo During Search for Malaysian Airliner MH370
An Australian AP3C Orion Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) flys over the Royal Navy survey vessel HMS Echo during the search for the Malaysian airliner Flight MH370 in the Indian Ocean

Background imageHydrographic Collection: M F E Belgrand

M F E Belgrand
MARIE FRANCOIS EUGENE BELGRAND French hydrographic engineer responsible for installing the sewage system in Paris. Date: 1810 - 1878

Background imageHydrographic Collection: Douglas Dakota A65-86 ARDU, RaF Edinburgh South Australia 1

Douglas Dakota A65-86 ARDU, RaF Edinburgh South Australia 1
Douglas Dakota A65-86 of the Air Research and Development Unit, Royal Australian Air Force at Edinburgh, South Australia on 13 February 1981

Background imageHydrographic Collection: VAZ DOURADO, Fernao (16th century). Hydrographic

VAZ DOURADO, Fernao (16th century). Hydrographic


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"Exploring the Beauty of Hydrographic Art: From Mountain Maps to Coastal Views" Immerse yourself in the captivating world art, where intricate details and stunning landscapes come alive on canvas. Journey through Africa with a mesmerizing Hydrographic Map, revealing the majestic peaks and valleys of its mountainous terrain. Step into the park at Mereville, circa 1790, as an artist skillfully captures the essence of tranquility by delicately drawing a wooden bridge amidst nature's embrace. The oil on canvas painting transports you to a serene oasis where time stands still. Travel across oceans to Newfoundland in 1763, as pen & ink and wash bring forth A Plan of the Harbour of Croque. Every contour meticulously depicted, guiding sailors through treacherous waters with precision and accuracy. Venture further into maritime exploration with Page 37a's Sketch of Block Island, unveiling its latitude at South Head 41:9 N. Let your imagination sail away as you envision ships navigating these uncharted territories. Discover Middleburg Island on Page 19 (a), bearing witness to its grandeur from afar - distant yet alluringly close. Charting Port Praya in Cape Verde Islands on Page 3a reveals hidden gems like Lagoon, Thrum-Cap, Bow-Island - islands waiting to be explored. Return to Mereville once more with View of the Park c. 1790; this oil-on-canvas masterpiece invites you into a picturesque landscape filled with vibrant colors that breathe life onto every stroke. Unveil Palmerston Island's secrets through Page 25b/a's Map and profile created between 1768-75 using pen & ink and watercolor techniques - an artistic marvel capturing both land and sea in perfect harmony. Page 8 (a) takes us back to Porto Santo's shores extending from NNW to WBN for five miles – a breathtaking view that leaves one in awe.