DescriptionMap showing Fortifications of the Island of Portsea, 1773.jpg
English: Map information:
Title: "Plan of the island of Portsea, shewing the present fortifications of Portsmouth, Gosport, lines and out-forts, together with the works now carrying on to secure His Majesty's dock-yard "
British Library shelfmark: Maps K.Top.14.16.
Place of publication: [England],
Date of publication: 1773.
Item type: 1 map
Medium: hand coloured pen and ink drawing with brown wash
Dimensions: 100 x 124 cm
Former owner: George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
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The BL King’s Topographical Collection- "Plan of the island of Portsea, shewing the present fortifications of Portsmouth, Gosport, lines and out-forts, together with the works now carrying on to secure His Majesty's dock-yard "