Map/Chart > New York, NJ, LI & Connecticut
Oyster & Huntington Bay, Long Island Sound with inset of Hell's Gate
This Revolutionary War chart depicts the part of Long Island Sound known as Oyster Bay which provided valuable harbours for the British Navy at Huntington and Oyster Bay.
| Technical Information | |
|---|---|
| Reference: | A207 |
| Date | 19th Nov 1778 |
| Hydrographer/Surveyor/Artist: | J.F.W. Des Barres |
| Size Of Original: | w 25" x h 36" |
| Paper Type | Hahnemuhle German Etching 310gsm (original size), Omnijet Superior Matt Graphic 180gsm (half size) |
Description
Published by Des Barres this chart shares a great deal with the work of the team of surveyors under Major Samuel Holland such as John Knight & John Hunter (see Heritage Charts A203 and A206) who were working in the area at the time. The Chart depicts the part of Long Island Sound known as Oyster Bay which provided valuable harbours for the British navy at
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