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[Coast views in the] Strait of Singapore
Dalrymple, Alexander, 1737-1808 (1780)

Nautical charts of the straits and islands of the Strait of Singapore showing reefs, sand bars, and depths by soundings.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps SEC.12.(850.))
[World map]. Insculptum est per Johanne Schnitzer de Artmszheim
Schnitzer, Johannes (1482)

This is a coloured woodcut version of a Ptolemaic world map which was made outside Italy, based on a manuscript of Donnus Nicolaus Germanus of the 1470's. This is also the first printed map to be signed by the artist Johannes Schnitzer of Armsheim who is also known for his woodcut book Buch der Weisheit der alten Weisen, 1483.
(British Library shelfmark(s): ORB.40/284.)
A chart of Borneo Java and the Philippine islands
(1728)

Map of Borneo, Java, and Philippine islands. Also covers part of Cambodia, Nova Guinea and Nova Hollandia (Australia).
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps C.11.a.5.(36.))
A chart of the coast of Asia, from Cochin China on the east, to Ormus on the west, with Sumatra, Java, and part of Borneo; drawn in 1578, by Joan Martines of Messina
Martines, Joan, 1556-1590 (1578)

Chart of the Indian Ocean; from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal and South China Sea, including Sumatra, Java and part of Borneo. On the listing provided, it's shown as Portolano Da Joan Martines.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Harley MS 3450)
A chart of the coast of China from Cambodia to Nanquam with part of Japan
(1728)

Map of Southeastern China and Southern Japan.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps C.11.a.5.(37.))
A chart of the coast of Cormandel and the great Bay of Bengal
(1728)

Map of Bay of Bengal, including eastern coast of India, and western coast of Myanmar and Thailand.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps C.11.a.5.(35.))
A chart of the East Indian Ocean from Cape Guardefoy to Cochin on the coast of Malabar
(1728)

Map of the East Indian Ocean, including part of India and Arabian Peninsula.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps C.11.a.5.(34.))
A chart of the East Indian Ocean from the Islands of Maldivy to Cambodia
(1728)

Map of part of the Indian Ocean, including Malaya, Sumatra and Java.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps C.11.a.5.(33))
A chart of the Eastermost part of the East Indies and China, from Cape Comarine to Iapan, with all the adjacent islands
Thornton, S. (Samuel), -1715 (1711)

Map of China, Japan and Southeast Asia appeared in The English pilot, the third book in 1711, originally published by John Thornton in 1703.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps C.22.d.15.(60.))
A chart of the Straits of Sincapura; drawn [by Thomas Bowrey?] on a scale of 8 inches to a degree
Bowrey, Thomas, approximately 1650-1713 (1670 / 1690)

This is a navigating chart of the Singapore Straits, including part of Malaya (Johore) and partial of Indonesia (Bintan) and Timor islands.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Add MS 5222.10)
A chart of the West Coast of Sumatra, and isles adjacent, containing the navigation from Acheen head to Keyser's Bay, correctly delineated with various additions & improvements
Heather, William, 1764-1812 (1803)

Map of the west coast of Sumatra and adjacent islands. Relief shown by hachures; depths by soundings. Insets: Entrances to the road of Acheen -- The bays of Mansillar and Tappanooly -- The road of Bencoolen -- The bay of Croee -- A survey of the west coast of Sumatra, from Padang Head to Batang Capay Bay with five coastal profile views -- The bay of SE Labba -- The harbor of Laubo Laubo -- The bay of Hurlock -- A plan of Soosoo.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps C.12.f.1.(32-33.))
A chart showing the navigation through the Strait of Malacca to Singapore, c.
Hobbs, J. S. (John Stratton) (1852)

Chart showing the navigation through the Strait of Malacca to Singapore, & etc. drawn from the late Dutch and English surveys by J.S.Hobbs.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps 60001.(3.))
A collection of charts and views of headlands
(1680)

Map showing Strait of Singapore drawn approximately 1680.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Add MS 15737)
A collection of forty-six charts of coasts and islands, chiefly in the East Indies; being apparently part of the original drawings for the "Neptune Oriental"
Après de Mannevillette, Jean-Baptiste-Nicolas-Denis d', 1707-1780 (1775)

This includes forty-six charts of coasts and islands, chiefly in the East Indies; being apparently part of the original drawings for the "Neptune Oriental". This was published in 1775 by Jean-Baptiste-Nicolas Denis D'Après de Mannevillette.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Add MS 15319)
A East India Archipelago. Western route to China, chart no. 1
James Imray and Son (1875)

Map of Java Sea. Includes general remarks to passage to Banka Strait, Gaspar Strait and Karimata Strait, and the currents.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps 88716.(10.))
A general plan of the town and environs of Singapore
(1857)

Map of the town of Singapore showing major roads, districts and significant landmarks.
(British Library shelfmark(s): IOR/X/10178)
A large chart describeing ye Streights of Malacca and Sincapore
Thornton, S. (Samuel), -1715 (1711)

Map of the Straits of Singapore, orientated with north to the right, with an inset of Barella Island. Relief shown by pictorially.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps C.22.d.15.(72.))
A map of South Eastern Asia, from Peking to Singapore; including Tongking, Cochin China, Siam, and the British possessions of Burma, The Straits Settlements, Hong-Kong, Labuan, and British North Borneo, with an enlarged plan of the environs of Hanoi, on the Red River
(1883)

A map of South East Asia, from Beijing to Singapore; including Tonkin (Northern Vietnam), Kochi (south-west coast of India), China, Thailand. With an enlarged plan of the valley of the Song Ka or Red River (Hanoi).
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps 46900.(64.))
A map of the countrys wherein the Malayo language is spoken
(1710)

This map shows the Malay Archipelago, or Maritime Southeast Asia region, which comprises the countries of: Brunei (on the island of Borneo), East Malaysia (with the Malayan states of Sabah and Sarawak on the northern part of Borneo), all the islands of Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore and Timor-Leste (East Timor) where Malay language is spoken.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps * 88715.(2.))
A map of the world drawn by Antonio Sances apparently for "Domingvos Martis Dorta;" 1623: with coloured drawings, coats of arms of various countries
Sanches, Antonio, active 1623-1641 (1623)

World map with coloured drawings, coats of arms of various countries.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Add MS 22874)
A new and correct chart of the Straits of Malacca, with the coast of Malacca & part of the Island of Sumatra shewing the soundings, islands, rocks, & sands
Jno. Mount and Tho. Page (1750)

This is a detailed map of of the Straits of Malacca, with the coast of Malacca & part of the Island of Sumatra showing the soundings, islands, rocks, & sands.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps 141.a.1.(54.). / Maps K.MAR.VI.34.)
A new chart of the eastern Straits to China : drawn from the best authorities
Heather, William, 1764-1812 (1800)

A map in two sections showing the routes from Indonesia to China. Relief shown pictorially and by soundings.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps C.12.f.1.(36.))
A new chart of the Molluccas and Eastern Islands
Moor, H. (1801)

Map of South-east Asia including parts of New Guinea. The country trade East-India pilot, for the navigation of the East-Indies and oriental seas, within the limits of the East-India Company.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps 1.e.2.(1.))
A new chart of the Straits of Macassar with various additions and improvements
Heather, William, 1764-1812 (1803)

A nautical chart of the Macassar Strait. Includes insects of plan of the Shoals off Ragged & Shoal Points in Borneo I., Bay of Bonthain, Straits of Salayr. Relief shown by soundings and hachures.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps C.12.f.1.(35.))
A new chart of the Straits of Malacca and Sincapore drawn from the latest surveys, with additions and improvements
Heather, William, 1764-1812 (1803)

Map of Straits of Malacca. Includes insets of the Strait of Sincapore, chart of the channel between the Prince of Wales Island and the Coast of Queda, a survey of Bass Harbour. Depths shown by soundings.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps C.12.f.1.(30.))
A new chart of the Straits of Sunda. Banka, Gaspar and Billiton
Heather, William, 1764-1812 (1803)

Map of the Strait of Sunda with sea routes. Covers Java Island, Banca Island, Billiton Island, and the Java Sea. Depths shown by soundings.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps C.12.f.1.(31.))
A new chart shewing the navigation through the Straits of Sunda to Batavia : drawn from the latest Authorities
Heather, William, 1764-1812 (1803)

A nautical chart of the Sunda Strait. Includes insects of the Bay between North Island and the Sisters, Zutphen Islands, Mew Bay, and the Entrances to Batavia. Relief shown by soundings and hachures.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps C.12.f.1.(34.))
A plan of soundings from Pulo Aor to the southward and outside of the reef off point Romania towards the entrance of Sincapour Strait, with the land adjacent and the relative positions of the hills &c
Horsburgh, James|Walker, J. (1806)

Nautical chart of the southward of Pulo Aor towards the entrance of Singapore Straits with the adjacent land.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps 147.e.18.(6.))
A plan of the harbour near Singapore
Ross, Daniel (1829)

Shows the Singapore harbour and Pulau Brani (unnamed) and the northern coastline of Blacan-mattee (Pulau Blakang Mati / Sentosa). Indicates location of Singapore Flagstaff, settlements (villages), mangroves, red cliffs, beach and reef. Includes directional north arrow.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps 60032.(1.))
A portolano, consisting of nine large charts on vellum, drawn on a plane scale, by Diogo Homem, in 1558
Homem, Diogo (1558)

This map is finished and ornamented in gold and colors, with the arms of the respective sovereigns emblazoned on the various countries. The outlines of some of the coasts are laid down in gold.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Add MS 5415a)
A sketch of the East Coast of the Malay Peninsula, as laid down from observations taken on board the H.C.'s Surveying Ship Investigator
Craword, John (1820)

Map showing the eastern coastline of Malay peninsula and Singapore. Based on survey taken on board the H.C.'s Surveying Ship Investigator in 1820.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps 147.e.18.(125.))
A survey of Singapore harbour, and the Islands in its vicinity
Ross, Daniel (1830)

Shows the Singapore harbour and the surrounding islands. Indicates location of mangrove, reefs, deep water and low water.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps 60032.(2.))
Algemeene Land-en Zee-Kaart van de Nederlandsche Overzeesche Bezittingen, met het Koningrijk der Nederlanden in Europa : op de Schaal van 1 : 3,000,000
Bogaerts, Adrian J. van, 1813-1891 (1857)

Map of Malay Archipelago. Covers Malaka, Sumatra, Java, Borneo and Papua New Guinea.Includes insets: Koningryk der Nederlanden - - Nederlandsch Guijana - - Kaart van de Nederlandsch Antillen - - Kaart van de Curacaosche Eilanden - - Kaart van de Kust van Nederlandsch Guinea.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps 88715.(7.))
Archipel des Indes Orientales : qui comprend les Isles de la Sonde, Moluques et Philippines
Robert de Vaugondy, Gilles, 1688-1766 (1757)

Map shows islands of Indonesia, the Philippines, Malayan peninsula, Indo-Chinese peninsula, and north-west coast of Australia. Includes insect of map of Isles Marianes des Larons. Relief shown pictorially. Subdivisions outlined in colour.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps C.38.f.4.(40.))
Archipel des Indes Orientales, qui comprend les Isles de la Sonde, Moluques et Philippines : tirée des cartes du Neptune Oriental
Robert de Vaugondy, Gilles, 1688-1766|Robert de Vaugondy, Didier, 1723-1786 (1750)

Map of Southeast Asia showing islands of Indonesia, Philippines, Malayan peninsula, Indo-Chinese peninsula and north-west coast of Australia.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps K.Top.116.30)
Archipelagus Orientalis, sive Asiaticus
Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673 (1659)

Map of Malay Archipelago. With marginal descriptive text in Latin, Dutch and French, bearing the imprint of Jodocus Hondius.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps K.A.R.(5.))
Asiatic Archipelago
Arrowsmith, John, 1790-1873 (1876)

Map of Malay Archipelago. Shows the possessions of Dutch, Spanish and British in colour, and submarine telegraph cables. Includes notes on Singapore and the volcano of Tumbora on Sumbawa Island. Includes insets of Singapore Island and Labuan Island.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps 88716.(12.))
Carta esferica de las Islas al Este de Java y parte de les Mares de Arafura y Banda
(1863)

Nautical chart of part of the Indonesian island chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands, including Sumbawa Island, Flores Island, Sumba Island and Timor Island, showing depths by soundings.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps D.DE.H.SEC.5.(487.))
Carta Esférica de las Islas Situadas al Este de Java desde Sombawa hasta Timor segun los trabajos Holandeses mas recientes
(1863)

Nautical chart of the islands located at east of Java, from Sumbawa to Timar, showing depths by soundings.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps D.DE.H.SEC.5.(486.))
Carta esferica del Estrecho de Singapore segun los datos mas recientas ingeses y holandeses
(1863)

Nautical chart of Singapore Strait, Singapore, Island Bintang, and Island Battam, showing depth by soundings.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps D.DE.H.SEC.5.(485.))
Carta general del mar de China y gran parte del archipiélago Asiático
(1869)

Nautical chart of the China Sea and much of the Malay Archipelago, showing depths by soundings.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps D.DE.H.SEC.1.(574.))
Carta universal en que se contiene todo lo que del mundo se ha descubierto fasta agora / hizola Diego Ribero cosmographo de su magestad, ano de 1529
Ribero, Diego, -1533 (1886)

This map is a "reproduced from the original in the Museum of the 'Propaganda' in Rome, lent by His Holiness Pope Leo XIII, by W. Griggs, London."
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps S.T.W.429.)
Carte de la partie du Grand Archipel d'Asie comprise entre Java, la Nouvelle Guinée, et l'Australie
France. Dépôt des cartes et plans de la marine (1864)

Nautical chart covering Java, Timor-Leste, New Guinea and northwestern Australia. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings and bathymetric isolines.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps H.F.SEC.18.(2151.))
Carte de la partie du Grand Archipel d'Asie comprise entre Java, la Nouvelle-Guinée et la Nouvelle-Hollande
France. Dépôt général de la marine (1840)

Nautical chart of islands between Timor Sea and Northern Australia. Depths by soundings
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps H.F.SEC.18.(926.)/1)
Carte de l'Archipel et des Detroits compris entre Singapour et Banca
France. Dépôt général de la marine (1855)

Nautical chart showing Singkep, Lingin (Lingga Island), Iles Dominos, small part of Sumatra, Timian, Setjawa, Galat, Gampang, Bintang (Bintan), Batam, Boelang (Pulau Bulan), Djombol (Pulau Tjombol), Sugee (Pulau Sugi) and Singapour (Singapore). Depths shown by soundings.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps H.F.SEC.18.(1530.))
Carte de l'Asie Orientale, comprenant l’Empire Chinois, le Japon, les Etats de l’Indo-Chine et le Grand Archipel d'Asie ou Malaisie
Andriveau-Goujon, E. (Eugène), 1832-1897 (1885)

This is a detailed map of Eastern Asia, including the China Empire, Japan, the Indo-China States, and the grand archipelago of Asia or Malaysia.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps 46900.(96.))
Carte des Atterrages de Singapore
Dortet de Tessan, Urbain, 1804-1878 (1848)

Nautical chart of Singapore and vicinity, showing depths by soundings.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps H.F.SEC.18.(1163.))
Carte des Détroits de Singapore, Durian et Rhio et des Parages environnants
France. Dépôt général de la marine (1846)

Nautical chart of the Singapore Strait covering the southern tip of the Malay peninsula to the coast of Sumatra and from (roughly) Pulau Rangsnag to Pauau Mapur (Panjang), and showing routes south of Singapore, via the straits of Durian and Rhio (Riouw). Depths shown by soundings.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps H.F.SEC.18.(1133.))
Carte du Detroit de Malacca Partie Meridionale comprenant depuis le Mont Parcelar jusqu'a Singapoure
France. Dépôt général de la marine (1843)

Nautical chart of Strait of Malacca. Depths shown by soundings.
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps H.F.SEC.18.(978.))
Carte d'une partie du Grand Archipel d'Asie
Duperrey, Louis-Isidore, 1786-1865 (1826)

Map covers area lying between the east coast of the Moluccas and Irian Jaya. Includes insects of "Plan du Port de l'Ile Guébé" and "Plan du Port de l'Ile Fohou."
(British Library shelfmark(s): Maps H.F.SEC.18.(661.))