Brewer, Harrison Gaston
Harrison Gaston Brewer (September 21, 1855 - January 22, 1920) was an American draftsman and architect. Born in Annapolis, Maryland, Brewer moved to Washington, D.C. with his family as a child. He earned a degree in Architectural Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and worked for the Navy Department for over 30 years, most of that time spent in the Hydrographic Office as a draftsman. He married Marcie Elliot with whom he had four children, one of whom preceded him in death.
Manuscript highlighting of hazards in the Rio de la Plata.
East Coast of South America. Rio de la Plata and Approaches.
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A fascinating working nautical chart, this is an 1888 U.S. Navy Hydrographic Office map of the Rio de la Plata, South America. The map features manuscript annotations following several voyages detailing lights and hazards. It offers unique insight into the navigation of one of the world's most famous estuaries. (more details)