Fisher's Island Sound
Date1847
MediumEngraving; printer's ink on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 14 x 17 1/4in. (35.6 x 43.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 18 1/4 x 23in. (46.4 x 58.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 18 1/4 x 23in. (46.4 x 58.4cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionChart of Fisher's Island Sound and surrounding landmasses with Fort Hill, Portersville, Mystic Bridge, Palmer's Hill, and Stonington to the north; Napatree Point and Watch Hill, Rhode Island to the east; Fisher's Island to the south, and Seaflower Reef and Potter's Reef to the east. Lighthouses and a light ship are shown. Soundings are given in feet up to eighteen feet and then in fathoms. The chart is surrounded by extensive notes and sailing directions. Scales of statute miles and nautical miles are at lower center.
Object number1961.105.2
InscribedOn recto, lower right, printed in black ink, "FISHER'S ISLAND SOUND"On verso, lower left, in blue ink, "67841"NotesCartographic Note: One and a half inches equals one mile
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