Historical information

Accurate charts were imperative for sea farers to sail their vessels safely from one side of the world to another. The British Admiralty published many charts and updated them frequently. Specialists were employed to gather information such as depth soundings to give the navigator as many helps as possible. At regular intervals the charts had to be updated with the amount of adjustment needed to a compass to allow for magnetic variation.

Significance

This chart is significant for its association with incoming and outgoin ships for trade and passengers in the late 19th century.

Physical description

Admiralty Chart of Port Phillip, Victoria, South Coast of Australia. It shows navigation buoys, lighthouses, tides and money other details.
It was surveyed by Commander Henry L. Cox R.N. in 1864.
Published by Admiralty August 19th 1865.
Corrections were made by Staff Commander E.J. Stanley R.N. in 1874.
The West Channel was surveyed b J.B. Mason , Engineer, in 1899.
Published and cartographed in Admiralty, London, England in 1897, supervised by Capt G H Richards R N Hydrographer.
Chart was updated in 1899.
Sold by W D Potter Agent for Admiralty Charts 145 minorities.

Inscriptions & markings

Printed: "Port Phillip" "Australia - South Coast, Victoria"