Holbrook, George Papps (sold)
George Papps Holbrook (1770 - March 18, 1832) was a British hydrographic surveyor who lived and worked in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. He was born in Cornwall, England. Between 1814 and 1820, as a master in the Royal Navy, Holbrook commanded the Brig Sydney in order to survey the east coast of Newfoundland; between 1817 and 1820, he was assisted by astronomical surveyor William Bullock. He later commanded the Brig Snap, but would be relieved of that command in 1821. 1822 saw the birth of a son in Halifax. By the time of his death, he had become Surveyor General of Newfoundland.
Charting a contested fishery.
A Survey of the Coast of Newfoundland from Trinity Harbour to Cape Freels.
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This is a large and rare 1822 British Admiralty Hydrographic Office nautical map of the east coast of Newfoundland, from Trinity Harbor to Deadman's Bay. It follows in the wake of the 1818 Rush-Bagot Agreement, which redefined shipping and fishing rights between America and Great Britain off the coast of Newfoundland and in the Grand Banks in the wake of the war of 1812. (more details)