Australia — Coral Sea & Great Barrier Reefs to Torres Strait (Sheet II, 1860) Finish:Laminated with Hang Rails 🧭 Map skills: compass/legend basics

🧭 Map skills: compass/legend basics

and merchant shipping lanes

this map reveals the geographical richness of this fascinating part of the world

all rendered to be both navigable and beautiful

Cultural attractions and museums

Australia — Coral Sea & Great Barrier Reefs to Torres Strait (Sheet II, 1860) Finish:Laminated with Hang Rails 🧭 Map skills: compass/legend basicsAustralia Coral Sea & Great Barrier Reefs to Torres Strait (Sheet II, 1860) The Admiralty chart that revealed the northern reef passages For centuries the Great Barrier Reef was a lethal maze for ships a wall of coral and shoals stretching across Australias entire tropical coastline. This remarkable 1860 British Admiralty chart (Sheet II) shows the moment that barrier was finally decoded. Compiled by Frederick John Evans, Master RN, from the surveys