French Revolutionary Wars (1792-1802)
Maps and prints of naval engagements collected by George III during the decade of war
Map of Egypt, 1801
published 28 May 1801Engraving and etching; printed on paper; hand coloured | Scale: 1:71,845 approx. | RCIN 735088.1
This map was clearly compiled quickly in order to have been published within about six weeks of the action, and before the inundation of Lake Mareotis - here annotated 'almost dry' - by the British during March, was known about.
Additional text: [bottom left:] ORDER of BATTLE of the BRITISH ARMY, / Lieut. Gen.l Sir Ralph Abercromby K: B: / Maj. Gen. Hutchinson. [Bottom right:] ORDER of BATTLE of the FRENCH ARMY, / Abdallah Menou / Commander in Chief. [Bottom centre, between the orders of battle, keys, 1-9 and A-E, to the positions of the British and French armies during the operations:] REFERENCE.
Condition: no fold lines. Verso: red ink marks.
William Faden (1 July 1749-21 March 1836) (publisher) [bottom centre, below border:] Published by W. Faden, Geographer to His Majesty, & to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, Charing Cross, May 28.th 1801.
Subject(s)
Army-GBArmy-FranceWatermark: None
Condition: no fold lines. Verso: red ink marks
Scale: 1:71,845 approx. Scale bar: Scale of Miles [112 mm =] 5.
21.7 x 37.0 cm (image)
22.9 x 41.8 cm (platemark)
20.1 x 36.7 cm (neatline)
28.5 x 45.8 cm (sheet) (whole object)
Printed title:
A Plan of the Operations of the BRITISH FORCES in EGYPT from the LANDING in ABOUKIR BAY on the 8.th of March to the BATTLE of ALEXANDRIA March 21.st inclusive. [top, across top of map, outside border]
Additional text:
[bottom left:] ORDER of BATTLE of the BRITISH ARMY, / Lieut. Gen.l Sir Ralph Abercromby K: B: / Maj. Gen. Hutchinson. [Bottom right:] ORDER of BATTLE of the FRENCH ARMY, / Abdallah Menou / Commander in Chief. [Bottom centre, between the orders of battle, keys, 1-9 and A-E, to the positions of the British and French armies during the operations:] REFERENCE.
Annotations:
George III heading: Egypt 8-21 March 1801.
Other annotations: (Recto) [top left, black pencil, erased:] [XXII]/55. (Verso) none.
George III catalogue entry:
Egypt A Plan of the Operations of the British Forces in Egypt from the landing in Aboukir Bay on the 8.th of March to the Battle of Alexandria, March 21.st inclusive: published by Faden, 1801.
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