Historical Cartography of Curacao and Dutch Caribbean Settlements

This exquisite antique maritime chart delineates the island of Curacao, compiled based on the authoritative Dutch originals by cartographer Gerard van Keulen. The historical document details the unique rugged coastline, interior topography, and early colonial settlements, offering a comprehensive geographic overview of this strategic trading hub in the Lesser Antilles during the age of sail.

Maritime Navigation Profiles and Fort Amsterdam Plan

The archival engraving features detailed coastal appearance profiles at the top, designed to assist nineteenth-century mariners with landfall recognition from the open sea. Additionally, the map includes a distinct inset plan of Fort Amsterdam and Saint Anna Bay (Bay St. Ann), highlighting the military engineering, harbor fortifications, and naval defenses that protected the capital city of Willemstad.

Contributor: Keulen, Gerard Van - Robert Laurie and James Whittle

Date: 1810

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