1943 Map of Guayanilla Harbour, Puerto Rico

Name: 1943 Map of Guayanilla Harbour, Puerto Rico
Brand: L'Art de la Memòria
SKU: cmox1cf4f000004juj3mmzu6q
Price: 160 EUR
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Art & Paintings · First half of the 20th Century

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Hydrographic map from 1943 created by Admiral Sir Wharton. It represents the port of Guayanilla on the island of Puerto Rico, part of the West Indies. Includes topographical and bathymetric details essential for navigation. The map was made from studies by the United States government between 1900 and 1901. It features annotations on depths in fathoms. It maintains its structural integrity with signs of wear appropriate for its age. From a US Government Survey 1900-01. With additions to corrections to 1929. Printed in 1943. First edition corresponds to 1902, London, by the Admiralty. Natural scale 1:14500. Well preserved, right margin slightly darkened. 68 x 51 cm

Historical Details

Sir William Wharton: He was the Hydrographer of the British Navy from 1884 to 1904, during which many of these detailed plans of colonial and American ports were perfected.

Importance of Guayanilla: Historically, this port was vital for the sugar trade and later for the petrochemical industry of the island.

Suggested uses

Exhibition in a nautical collection

Decoration in a navigation office

Historical reference for geographic studies

Centerpiece in a thematic library

Century: First half of the 20th Century
Origin: Puerto Rico
Material: Paper
Condition: Original, good condition
Dimensions: 68 cm × 51 cm
Listed on: 8 May 2026

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