Chart containing the greater part of the South Sea to the south of the line, with the islands dispersed thro' the same [cartographic material].

This chart is No. 5 of: Chart of North and South America including the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, with the nearest coasts of Europe, Africa and Asia.

"Published according to Act of Parliament, Feb. 19, 1753, by T. Jefferys ... at the corner of St. Martins Lane Charing Cross."

London meridian indicated at top, Ferro meridian at bottom.

Map shows routes of Magallen, Mendanna, De Quiros, Schouten and Le Maire, and Tasman across the South Pacific Ocean.

Includes tables of Latitudes observed at the islands by the explorers.

The Alexander Turnbull Library has colour transparencies available.

Scale [ca. 1:12 000 000-1:20 000 000]