Having lost her mainland American colonies, Britain was desperate to maintain a post in the mid-atlantic which would be the gateway to both the Caribbean and to mainland America for both economic and military purposes.  From 1776 onwards, Bermuda was thus assured a significant role in the re-assurgance of British power across the globe.  This collection includes some of the most significant maps and charts of the Islands ever produced.  Here you will find a mix of published and previously unseen  maps, charts and surveys of Bermuda, including the colossal Thomas Hurd survey of 1788-1797.