Chart of the harbours of Salem, Marblehead, Beverly, and Manchester, from a survey taken in the years 1804, 5 & 6

From Salem State University Archives: “This provides an “aerial” view of the harbors, waterways and hazards ships had to navigate (within close range of home) at the height of China/ East Indies trade. Offers a sense of the complexity/difficulty of the act of navigation.”Digital copy available at Norman B. Leventhal Map Center

Institution: Salem Public Library

Institution: Boston Public Library

Massachusetts--Essex (county)--Salem

Massachusetts--Essex (county)--Beverly

Massachusetts--Essex (county)--Marblehead

Massachusetts--Essex (county)--Manchester-by-the-Sea

Bowditch, Nathaniel, 1773-1838

1806

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