Chart of the West Coast of Australia — Sheet VIII (1818–1842)

Chart of the West Coast of Australia — Sheet VIII (1818–1842)

Phillip Parker King’s master map of Western Australia’s unknown shores

Before Western Australia had ports, towns or shipping lanes, its vast west coast was one of the least-known shorelines on Earth. This extraordinary British Admiralty chart, first surveyed by Commander Phillip Parker King, RN between 1818 and 1822 aboard H.M.S. Bathurst, and later refined by Commander John Lort Stokes in 1842, captures the moment this immense frontier was finally mapped into existence.

Engraved by J. Walker and published by the Hydrographical Office of the Admiralty, this was the chart that turned Australia’s western edge from blank space into a navigable coastline.

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 west coast in uncompromising technical detail.

• The western coastline of Australia across thousands of kilometres

• The tracks of H.M.S. Bathurst during King’s 1822 voyage

• Headlands, bays, islands and shoals

• Hundreds of bathymetric soundings revealing depths and hazards

• Coastal relief shown by hachures and spot heights

• Greenwich prime meridian — true Admiralty navigation standard

This was the chart captains relied on when sailing along Australia’s remote western frontier.

🧭 Why This Chart Works

Most maps show coastlines.
This shows how they were discovered.

• Surveyed by Phillip Parker King — Australia’s greatest early hydrographer

• Refined by John Lort Stokes as knowledge expanded

• True British Admiralty production — the gold standard of navigation

• Extraordinary hydrographic detail — soundings, tracks and coastal forms

• Museum-grade engraving by J. Walker

This is the chart that replaced blank paper with measured coastline.

✨ Premium Finishes

Every West Coast of Australia (1818–1842) Admiralty Chart is printed in Australia using archival methods to preserve every fine engraved line and historic detail.

📐 Size

685 mm (W) × 1000 mm (H)
A tall portrait-format wall map that perfectly suits the sweeping north–south reach of Australia’s western coastline.

🎯 Ideal For

• Australian exploration collectors

• Maritime and naval history enthusiasts

• Museums and libraries

• Universities and research centres

• Anyone fascinated by Australia’s discovery

🤝 Our Commitment

• Printed in Australia with professional colour management

• Archival pigment inks for long-term stability

• Premium laminates and canvas for durability

• Natural timber hang rails for elegant presentation

• Hand-checked and carefully packed before dispatch

Before Western Australia was settled, it was charted here.
Choose your finish and bring Phillip Parker King’s great west coast map onto your wall.