Antique Chart for coastal Mozambique Africa south of the Zambezi River

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Delagoa Bay to River Zambezi River Africa

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Antique 1898 British Admiralty navigation chart of Mozambique, Africa, until 1975 a Portugese colony. Coverage includes the east coast of Africa from Maputo, Delagoa Bay (Maputo Bay) northward past the Zavalla River, Cape Corrientes, Innamban River, Burra, Bazaruto Island, Moromone Bay, Beira, and terminating at the mouths of the Zambezi River.

Near the Zavalla River about 3 miles offshore are noted two wrecks: the Courland and the Countess of Carnarvon. The Countess of Carnarvon was a steamer, owned by the British South African Company that briefly attained fame for her role in a gun-running operation during February 1891. She was seized by the Portugese government after steaming up the Limpopo River and landing rifles in Portugese territory. After protestations by the British government she was released. [1]

With purple inked stamp from the charts's owner with the vessel's name: Vapor Jose Gallart, Barcelona. The steamship Ramon Alonso R. was originally launched in 1898 by British shipbuilder Elder and Dempsey. She was sold in 1901 to Catalan shipping firm A. Folch y Cia who renamed her the 'Jose Gallart'. [2]



[1] Galbraith, John S. Crown and Charter: The Early Years of the British South Africa Company; http://books.google.com .
[2] Vida Maritima. http://vidamaritima.com/2007/08/ramon-alonso-ramos-charcos/

CREATOR: British Admiralty Hydrographical Office

PUBLICATION DATE: 1898

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Mozambique

BODY OF WATER: 

CONDITION: Good.  No major condition issues, or loss. Ample margins for framing.

COLORING: None.

ENGRAVER: J & C Walker

SIZE: 25 " x 36 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 0

PRICE: $