Map of the islands of St Lucia & Martinique… by John Lodge 1781 old
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'Map of the islands of St Lucia & Martinique with part of Dominica and St. Vincents; shewing the two passages between Martinique and St. Lucia, and Martinique and Dominica, to Fort Royal and harbour, the Station of the French Fleets in the West Indies; and to illustrate the Late Engagement between Sir. Saml. Hood and the Count de Grasse'
A rare map of St. Lucia and Martinique, accompanied by a detailed description of both islands. These islands were topical at the time of publication due to the recent Battle of Fort Royal, which had taken place in April 1781. This naval battle was fought off Fort Royal, Martinique, in the West Indies during the Anglo-French War - related to the American Revolutionary War - between fleets of the British Royal Navy and the French Navy. After an engagement lasting four hours, the British squadron under Admiral Samuel Hood withdrew and retreated. Admiral de Grasse pursued briefly before ensuring the safe arrival of the French convoys at port.
Size 40 x 30 cm | 15.5 x 12.0 inches
Date Published: August 1781
Type: Antique copperplate map. The accompanying text article, originally published with the map, will be included
Author: Lodge, John
Publication: Political Magazine
Condition: Good |
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