Historic Nautical Map - Chesapeake Bay York River - Williams 1863 - Vintage Wall Art

Old Travel Map - Chesapeake Bay, York River - Williams 1863 - This is an exquisite full-color Reproduction printed on gloss paper or art paper.
Sites and Townships Specific To This Map Are: Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Gosport.
The following towns are featured: geographic elements include the James River, Poquosin River, York River, Horseshoe, Willoughby Bays, Broad Bay, Lynn Haven Roads, Inner Middle Ground, North Channel, and others. Sailing Directions are given if bound into Hampton Roads, if bound from Hampton Roads to James River, if bound up Elizabeth River to Norfolk, and if bound into York River. Sailing directions are also given to enter Chesapeake Bay by Cape Henry Channel and if bound to Baltimore. A third table for sailing directions to enter by the North Channel and the dangers associated with that route are given. The table also lists dangers and another for abbreviations. Separate tables are for Tides and Tidal Currents. A table of Light Houses and Beacons, Light Vessels, and Variations of the Magnetic Needle are listed. Water depts are shown throughout the map.
This Map is Situated in: State of Virginia (V
SKU: VACH0001
Original Maps are often difficult to find and usually have fold lines, identifying stamps or markings, tears, ragged edges, and assorted other natural signs of age that detract from their beauty. All of our maps have been professionally restored to depict their original beauty, while keeping all historical data intact.
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