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Plan of Muskat Cove
A fascinating manuscript survey of Muskat Harbour in the hand of the surveyor, W. Layman. Alexander Dalrymple, the hydrographer for Admiralty, published this survey in 1797, in the East India Pilot.
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| Reference: | A711 |
| Date | 1787 |
| Hydrographer/Surveyor/Artist: | W. Layman |
| Size Of Original: | w 28cm x h 34cm" |
| Paper Type | German Hahnemuhle Etching Paper 310gms (original size) |
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A711 |
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w28 x h34 |
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This beautiful watercolour survey of the harbour and port of Muskat, dates from December 1787. The manuscript shows soundings within the harbour, along with anchorage and a shipwreck. On the points either side of the entrance to the harbour fortifications are shown, as one might expect of such an important seaport at the time. Commanding the cove are a number of significant fortifications, including a watchtower and the town of Muskat itself.
This manuscript includes a large 'view' of the harbour, as seen from 'Fisherman's Rock' at 15 fathoms. The major fortifications and the town are again shown, as are a number of traditional vessels, clearly indicating the importance of the port at this time.
In the lower right of the survey is a small view of Muskat Island, W5 Leags.
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