Drake's Bay, California Egypt This particular example of Vancouver's

This particular example of Vancouver's map was issued as platse No's 29 et 30 in the highly desirable 1799 French edition of Vancouver's Atlas

Notes and Sailing Directions for Portsmouth Harbor

and topographical features (hachures)

and storm information make this map a unique window into the turbulent times and the desire for a greater understanding of the Atlantic and its significance for travel

Drake's Bay, California Egypt This particular example of Vancouver'sA very nice chart of Drake's Bay, California, showing numerous soundings, near shore reefs, and excellent topography, vegetation, canyons, and other features of the area. Heavy paper, separate issue. A note mentions the Telegraph Signal Station at Point Reyes Light, which "will transmit by telegraph messages signaled by the International Code from passing vessels."From a Trigonometrical Survey under the direction of A. D. Bache, Superintendent of the