Old Edinburgh and Dundee Coast Nautical Chart by Downie, 1792: Edinburgh Firth, Tay River, St Andrew’s Bay Size:37x50in (94x127cm) Draft Riots (1863): A series

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Almere Kunstwijk

It would make a great gift for someone who lives in London

This wonderful old map of the North Sea and the distribution of the Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) was originally published in 1883

Old Edinburgh and Dundee Coast Nautical Chart by Downie, 1792: Edinburgh Firth, Tay River, St Andrew’s Bay Size:37x50in (94x127cm) Draft Riots (1863): A seriesCrafted in 1792 by the esteemed naval surveyor Murdo Downie, this meticulously detailed nautical chart captures the eastern coast of Scotland, stretching from St Abbs Head to the Red Head and encompassing the Edinburgh Firth, Aberlady Bay, and the Tay River up to Dundee. This map was created during a time when accurate maritime navigation was vital for trade, exploration, and naval operations, making it an invaluable resource for sailors and merchants