Chart of the North-West Coast of Australia — Sheet V (1818–1842)
Phillip Parker King’s great map of Australia’s last unknown shoreline
Long before Western Australia had ports, towns or shipping lanes, its north-west coast was one of the least-known shores on Earth — a vast, reef-lined wilderness stretching from King Sound to Cambridge Gulf. This extraordinary British Admiralty chart, first surveyed by Commander Phillip Parker King, RN between 1818 and 1822, and later refined by Commanders Wickham and John Lort Stokes in 1838 and 1842, captures the moment this frontier was finally mapped into existence.
Engraved by J. Walker and published by the Hydrographical Office of the Admiralty, this was the master chart that transformed Australia’s north-west from blank space into a navigable coast.
This is not a decorative map.
It is the document that revealed Western Australia to the world.
⚓ What This Chart Shows
This powerful Admiralty sheet lays out the northwest coast in uncompromising technical detail.
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The full north-west coastline of Western Australia from King Sound to Cambridge Gulf
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King’s original survey tracks of his voyages
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Reefs, shoals, islands and inlets
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Hundreds of bathymetric soundings — with tidal states recorded
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Coastal relief shown by hachures and spot heights
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Hydrographic tide notes — flood, ebb, high and low water
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Greenwich prime meridian — true Admiralty navigation standard
This was the chart captains trusted when sailing through one of the most remote coasts on Earth.
🧭 Why This Chart Works
Most maps show coastlines.
This shows how they were discovered.
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Surveyed by Phillip Parker King — Australia’s greatest early navigator
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Refined by Wickham and Stokes as knowledge advanced
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True British Admiralty production — the world’s gold standard
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Extraordinary hydrographic detail — tides, depths and tracks
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Museum-grade engraving by J. Walker
This is the chart that replaced myth with measurement.
✨ Premium Finishes
Every North-West Coast of Australia (1818–1842) Admiralty Chart is printed in Australia using archival methods to preserve every fine engraved line and historic detail.
| Format | Description |
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| 📜 Paper (160 gsm matte) | Smooth heavyweight archival paper with superb line clarity. Ideal for framing under glass. |
| 🧼 Laminated (True Encapsulation) | Sealed between 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate for full edge-to-edge protection. Tear-resistant and wipe-clean — perfect for libraries and institutions. |
| 🖼️ Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte) | Printed on premium HP canvas using pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for a warm, gallery-grade finish. |
| 🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails | Laminated chart mounted between natural timber rails with hanging cord — ready to hang. Allow up to 10 working days. |
| 🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails | Canvas finished with lacquered natural timber rails for an elegant frameless maritime display. Allow up to 10 working days. |
📐 Size
1000 mm (W) × 676 mm (H)
A commanding landscape wall format that reveals the full scale of Australia’s last great unexplored coast.
🎯 Ideal For
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Australian exploration collectors
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Maritime and naval history enthusiasts
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Museums and libraries
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Universities and research centres
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Anyone fascinated by Australia’s discovery
🤝 Our Commitment
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Printed in Australia with professional colour management
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Archival pigment inks for long-term stability
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Premium laminates and canvas for durability
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Natural timber hang rails for elegant presentation
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Hand-checked and carefully packed before dispatch
Before Western Australia was known, it was charted here.
Choose your finish and bring Phillip Parker King’s greatest map onto your wall.
