General Chart of Delaware and Chesapeake Bays and the Seacoast from Cape May to Cape Henry

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 32 x 26 in.
Creator:
Hassler, F. R. (Ferdinand Rudolph), 1770-1843 and Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867
Abstract:
Map focuses on charting the waters of the Delaware and Chesapeake Bays, with depths marked in feet. Contains notes that include a tidal chart and sailing directions into each bay. This map was originally published in 1855 and reissued in 1882, after the principle surveyors had died.
Language:
English