The British Invation of New Haven, July 5-6, 1779
DraftsmanDrawn by
John B. Kirby Jr.
(American)
Date1979
MediumLithography; brown printer's ink on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 15 x 19in. (38.1 x 48.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 16 x 20in. (40.6 x 50.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of John B. Kirby, Jr.
Object number1979.98.0
DescriptionMap of New Haven harbor, with the Mill River to the north, the East Haven Stone Church tot he east, the harbor to the south, and Hotchkisstown/Westville to the west. The map shows the movement of the British troops as they moved across through the city, the locations of specific battles, and notable landmarks involved in the invasion. The British fleet is depicted in the harbor, represented by three ships, the Camilla (frigate), Scorpion (sloop), and Halifax (brig). A list of American and British casualties is located on the right side of the map.
Label TextJohn Burgis Kirby, Jr., who drew this schematic map showing the British invasion of New Haven in 1779, had deep roots in the city. During the nineteenth century, an earlier John Burgis Kirby was a New Haven silvermith. Kirby's map was published in 1979 during the celebration of the Bicentennial of the American Revolution.
NotesCartographic Note: No scaleStatus
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