Hobson's Bay, Port Phillip

Datec 1872

Object number00016610

NameMap

MediumInk on paper

DimensionsOverall: 304 x 385 mm

ClassificationsMaps, charts and plans

Credit LineANMM Collection

Terms

DescriptionMap titled 'Hobson's Bay Port Phillip' showing the coastline of Hobson's Bay with a square detail insert of Port Phillip Bay. The map shows the positions of harbour defences around Melbourne and wharf the facilities.HistoryThis map of Hobsons Bay, Port Phillip, Melbourne (with an inset map of Port Phillip) by John Arrowsmith was originally published in 1872 for The Colonial Office Parliamentary Papers, London. It is after a marine survey of Port Phillip Bay and Hobson's Bay by Commader Ross R.N. in 1858. Arrowsmith was responsible for producing many of the early exploration maps of Australia for the Colonial Offices and government publications as well as the Royal Geographic Society.