British Admiralty Hydrographical Office
1879

Coquimbo Bay and Port Herradura, Chile

Coquimbo Bay and Port Herradura

DESCRIPTION: British Admiralty chart of the Coquimbo Peninsula in north-central Chile, just south of the tourist destination of La Serena. Detailed topography and hydrography with numerous soundings about the town and bay of Coquimbo, Chile and the adjacent Port Herradura. Based on the survey by Captain Richard C. Mayne, R.N. and the officers of H.M.S. Nassau, 1868.

Feaures include Whale Rock, the town of Herradura (in ruins), Cuyacan, the English cemetery, a Clilean cemetery, Signal Hill, Tortuga Point with lighthouse, and four smeltting works. Railroad lines are located both to Serena and to Panucillo.

Orginally published at the Admiralty, London on May 1, 1869 and corrected in August 1873. Sold by J.D. Potter. 31 Poultry and 11 King Street, Tower Hill.

CREATOR: British Admiralty Hydrographical Office

PUBLICATION DATE: 1879

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Chile

BODY OF WATER: Atlantic Ocean

CONDITION: Good. General age toning with light browning and foxing at the left edge. No holes, tears or other issues.

COLORING: None

ENGRAVER: Davies, Bryer & Co.

SIZE: 23 " x 17 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 67

PRICE: $175

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