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Fragment of a chart of the Pacific Ocean

Anonymous (but probably by Luís Teixeira)1585

Portuguese Maritime Museum, a world of discoveries
Lisboa, Portugal

Fragment of a chart (planisphere) representing part of the Pacific Ocean. It is the oldest known chart with lines with equal magnetic variation.

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Title: Fragment of a chart of the Pacific Ocean
Creator: Anonymous (but probably by Luís Teixeira)
Date Created: 1585
Location: Maritime Museum - Reserves
Physical Dimensions: Height: 572mm; Width: 798mm
Type: Nautical chart
Rights: Belongs to the Museum

Portuguese Maritime Museum, a world of discoveries

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