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Title: Madeira — Tracks of HM Vessels in search of the [phantom] Eight Stones 1837 map

Description: Tracks of H.M. Vessels in search of the Eight Stones [Madeira]. The “Eight Stones” was a reported reef or shoal said to lie north of Madeira, marked on some early nineteenth-century charts. The Admiralty dispatched vessels to search for and fix its position, as shown by the plotted tracks on this chart. Repeated soundings failed to locate any permanent rocks or breakers, and no consistent hazard was found. Like many so-called “phantom shoals” of the period, the Eight Stones likely arose from misreported sightings, errors in longitude, floating debris, or breaking seas mistaken for land. by The Nautical Magazine. Published 1837. Antique engraved map. Size 20 x 12 cm | 7.5 x 4.5 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain. Tags: 1837, Madeira, Map, Nautical charts, Portugal, The Nautical Magazine

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Madeira — Tracks of HM Vessels in search of the [phantom] Eight Stones 1837 map

Name: Madeira — Tracks of HM Vessels in search of the [phantom] Eight Stones 1837 map
SKU: 235175011
Price: 75 USD
Availability: InStock