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The chart is striking for its extraordinary level of detail: countless depth soundings trace the fairway, color-coded sandbanks such as Vogel-Sand, Scharhörn-Bank, and Neuwerck make the river morphology—constantly changing then as it is now—visible, and coastal towns from Cuxhaven via Brunsbüttel and Glückstadt to Stade are depicted with fine hatching. A detailed legend explains sounding methods, tidal times, and seabed characteristics, complemented by a compass rose and several scale bars. Created shortly after the Napoleonic Wars, when the Elbe estuary was of great strategic and economic importance, this sheet is one of the key works in the history of North German cartography and is a special piece for anyone passionate about maritime history, coastal landscapes, and the development of seafaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHistorical maps show traces of time and use, the intensity and nature of which vary depending on the map and its intended purpose. 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The newly founded canal cities of Port Said, Ismailia, and Suez are clearly marked, as are the region's railway lines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHistorical maps show traces of time and use, the intensity and nature of which vary depending on the map and its intended purpose. The print offered is a reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can order the print in the specified formats.\u003cbr\u003eAll maps are delivered unframed and securely packaged. If a framed version is listed with the product's dimensions and prices, you can also order it framed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strive to represent colors as accurately as possible. 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Major ports and cities such as Sault Ste. Marie, Port Arthur, Owen Sound, Hamilton, Toronto, Kingston, and Montreal are meticulously plotted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe map is complemented by two extensive tables: one lists sailing distances between the region's main ports, while the other, under the heading \"Statistics of Canals,\" summarizes data on cargo, passenger, and vessel tonnage, as well as lock dimensions and construction costs for the most important canals, including the Welland Canal, the Sault Ste. Marie Canal, and the Rideau and Richelieu canals. 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Cities and towns such as Prince Rupert, Vancouver, Victoria, and Nanaimo are plotted, as is the mountain relief of the Coast Range in the interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extensive table in the top right corner lists sailing distances between Vancouver or Victoria and numerous ports worldwide, from New York to Hamburg to Shanghai. A legend explains the symbols used for lighthouses, lightships, and water depths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its wealth of nautical detail, this map is a fascinating piece for enthusiasts of maritime history, collectors of historical maps, and anyone interested in the development of the Canadian Pacific coast. 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Major ports and cities such as Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown, Quebec, and St. John are carefully noted, as are prominent bodies of water like the Bay of Fundy, the Northumberland Strait, and the Cabot Strait.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe map is complemented by an extensive table of sailing distances from Halifax, Montreal, and Quebec to numerous ports worldwide, from Aberdeen and Bombay to Yokohama, including details on the respective routes via the Suez Canal, Cape Horn, the Cape of Good Hope, or the Strait of Magellan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its wealth of nautical and economic historical details, this map is a fascinating piece for enthusiasts of maritime history, collectors of historical maps, and anyone interested in the development of the Canadian Atlantic coast. 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