Authentic Map of the West Indies and Caribbean - 1696

[Admiral 8Q]

So you can't navigate?

 

People whine and complain about not having a position indicator on the map. The in-game map is far more accurate than what was available at the time. Checking the map and comparing it to your visual surroundings, compass, and ship heading is not that complicated.

 

You think it's tough without an indicator? 

 

Well, I dare anyone to use this authentic map to navigate.

 

This is what the maps of the time were like when there was no aerial photography, radar, satellite imaging, or gps.


Link to full size map here:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/1696_Danckerts_Map_of_Florida%2C_the_West_Indies%2C_and_the_Caribbean_-_Geographicus_-_WestIndies-dankerts-1696.jpg

Edited February 1, 2016 by Admiral 8Q

[SteelSandwich]

Link is dead, fyi

 

I own a copy of Joan Blaeu's Atlast Maior. Hundred of charts portraying the whole globe.

Really lovely, i could most certainly recommend it.

[Admiral 8Q]

Link is dead, fyi

Are you sure? It works for me.

[Admiral 8Q]

I own a copy of Joan Blaeu's Atlas Maior. Hundred of charts portraying the whole globe.

Really lovely, i could most certainly recommend it.

Nice! I'll look for it.

[theprof739]

 

Here's one from 1783, this is probably even more accurate to the game's time period.

[Admiral 8Q]

theprof739, on 01 Feb 2016 - 7:12 PM, said:

Here's one from 1783, this is probably even more accurate to the game's time period.

It's amazing how 43 years of exploration and surveying really improved a map.

Do you have a link to an even larger version of that map?

Edited February 1, 2016 by Admiral 8Q

[theprof739]

Unfortunately I do not have a larger version, but I would love to see the in game map be like this at one point. 

[Voltaire1512]

Lovely maps. Thanks for sharing.

[Admiral 8Q]

Unfortunately I do not have a larger version, but I would love to see the in game map be like this at one point. 

Well it's still in Alpha, and I noticed there is alot of discussions about the map. I guaranty their will be a nicer looking map at some point. I'm hoping they go for their own unique version with the elevations and foliage pasted over the current in-game map.

Lovely maps. Thanks for sharing.

You're welcome. 

[ObiQuiet]

The examples don't seem to me to be proper navigational charts.    

 

Rule of thumb:  if there's more drawing in the sea than in the land, it's a navigation chart.  If it shows a larger area than you could sail in a few days, it's likely a display or atlas map -- not intended to find your way by.   The 2nd link is in the style we tried to emulate )

 

To find relevant historical examples, look for "admiralty navigation charts", though in our era of interest there were commercial publishers too

 

Start with Maps of Antiquity.

 

Happy hunting.

[Ghroznak]

 

So you can't navigate?

 

People whine and complain about not having a position indicator on the map. Rather unnecessary comment. People don't whine and complain, they request features that will improve their enjoyment in the game. The in-game map is far more accurate than what was available at the time. Checking the map and comparing it to your visual surroundings, compass, and ship heading is not that complicated.

 

You think it's tough without an indicator? 

 

Well, I dare anyone to use this authentic map to navigate.

 

Nice map. I will gladly use that map to navigate. Right after I get the proper training all officers did in the use of reading stars, charts and using sextants to identify position. I am assuming this game is set in an era too early for a marine chronometer, but still the sextant would do. Also, I'll need clear weather.

 

Just because me, personally, without any training can't navigate using your map does not mean a seasoned officer who sailed all his life couldn't.

 

This is what the maps of the time were like when there was no aerial photography, radar, satellite imaging, or gps.

Link to full size map here:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/1696_Danckerts_Map_of_Florida%2C_the_West_Indies%2C_and_the_Caribbean_-_Geographicus_-_WestIndies-dankerts-1696.jpg

 

 

 

Very beautiful map. Thanks for sharing it.

[Admiral 8Q]

The examples don't seem to me to be proper navigational charts.    

 

Rule of thumb:  if there's more drawing in the sea than in the land, it's a navigation chart.  If it shows a larger area than you could sail in a few days, it's likely a display or atlas map -- not intended to find your way by.   The 2nd link is in the style we tried to emulate )

 

To find relevant historical examples, look for "admiralty navigation charts", though in our era of interest there were commercial publishers too

 

Start with Maps of Antiquity.

 

Happy hunting.

So true. Thanks for the links.