Nautical Chart Atlas | Vigo | Porto | Map from 1801

Vigo: The map of Vigo shows a city with an expansive harbor in Galicia, Spain. It highlights the Bay of Bayona, various islands, and the rugged coastline. The map includes depth soundings, which are essential for mariners to determine safe passages and anchorages.
Porto: The map of Porto focuses on the city and harbor, known for their wine trade and located in the Entre Douro e Minho region of Portugal. The map shows the Douro River and its mouth at the Atlantic Ocean, thereby underscoring the strategic importance of the port.

The complete work consists of twelve hand-colored nautical charts from the atlas "The Little Sea Torch" by René Bougard and John Thomas Serres, published in 1801. These charts are part of a maritime atlas that was an essential tool for sailors during the age of sail. The atlas serves as a coastal guide with illustrations and maps for navigation along the Atlantic coast of Europe and in the Mediterranean.
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