The track of the ship Hannah rounding the Cape of Good Hope
Track of the Ship Hannah
John Lamb R. N. Commander Round the Cape of Good Hope in June & July 1822.
[c1823].
Engraved chart, small tear along old fold to lower margin.
420 by 200mm (16.5 by 7.75 inches).
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Rare chart of the track of the ship Hannah rounding the Cape of Good Hope. Probably privately printed, only one other example known, in private hands.
Captain John Lamb (1790-1862) was a Royal Naval Officer who saw active service during the Napoleonic Wars. He retired from the Navy in 1814 on half-pay. He then joined the merchants Buckles, Bagster & Buchanan where he served as master of several ships involved in the convict trade from England to Australia. He wou...
Captain John Lamb (1790-1862) was a Royal Naval Officer who saw active service during the Napoleonic Wars. He retired from the Navy in 1814 on half-pay. He then joined the merchants Buckles, Bagster & Buchanan where he served as master of several ships involved in the convict trade from England to Australia. He wou...
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