Description
Scarce map of Nova Hibernia (New Ireland), in the Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea.
The island lies just north of New Britain, from which it is separated by St. George’s Channel. It was once believed to be part of one landmass combining New Britain and New Guinea. This theory was disproved in 1767 when Philip Carteret found St. George’s Channel and named the island, Nova Hibernia.
The seven other islands, are part of the Bismarck Archipelago.
Top left:
The Island of St. John, bearing N.N.W. 12 leagues.
Cape St. George, from W.by N. 81 W. distant 3 leagues.
Cape Orford, bearing S.W. distant 18 leagues.
Top right: Cape Buller, bearing from S.S.W.1/2 W. to N.W.by N. distant to or 12 leagues.
Lord Sandwichs Island distant 2 leagues.
The Isle of Man, bearing W.S.W.1/2 W. distant 6 leagues.
The Mother and two Daughters, bearing S.W. distant 5 leagues.
From Hawkesworth, An Account of the Voyages Undertaken by the Order of His Present Majesty for Making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere,..
