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Trigonometrical Plan of ‘Island of Zircooa’ (known now as Zirku, or Zarkah).

A detailed chart of the island showing both land relief and hydrography.

Chart Information
Reference:	P713
Date	1823
Hydrographer/Surveyor/Artist:	Lieuts: J.M.Guy & G.B. Brucks. Drawn by M: Houghton. HCM
Size Of Original:	w 47cm x h 47cm
Paper Type	German Hahnemuhle Etching Paper 310gms (original size)

Further Information

This chart is available in the following standard sizes and formats

Chart ID	Size	Dimensions (cm)	Print Only	Notes
P713	Original	w47 x h47	$198	Print only

The Marine Division of the Honourable East India Company originally published the chart in 1823. Lieutenants J. M. Guy & G. B. Brucks completed the original survey work prior to that date, and it was drawn by M: Houghton.

The chart reveals no signs of settlement such as fresh water wells or evidence of buildings. In the waters around the island the track of the vessel taking the hydrographical soundings can be clearly seen. This track is limited suggesting that the island was of little interest and recorded, in passing, as part of the larger survey.

True Meridian is shown. Within the Remarks, latitude and longitude are given as 24º 51’ 44” North, with a variation 3º 53’ West, and 53º 13’ 17” East (these are taken from the south end of the island). A scale of miles is provided on the chart. On a point of interest, the island is located at 25º 85’ 00”, 53º 07’ 4”.

Trigonometrical Plan of ‘Island of Zircooa’ (known now as Zirku, or Zarkah).

Collection

Ref: P700

Map/Chart > The Persian Collection

Trigonometrical Plan of ‘Island of Zircooa’ (known now as Zirku, or Zarkah).

Further Information

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