Australia — East Coast, Jervis Bay to Broken Bay (1851–1852)

Australia — East Coast, Jervis Bay to Broken Bay (1851–1852)

The Admiralty chart of Sydney’s southern and northern sea approaches

This beautifully detailed British Admiralty chart captures the vital stretch of coast between Jervis Bay and Broken Bay — the maritime corridor that frames Sydney. Surveyed in 1851 by Commander John Lort Stokes aboard H.M.S. Acheron, this map records the moment when New South Wales’ most important coastline was first systematically measured and made safe for modern navigation.

Engraved by J. & C. Walker and published by the Hydrographic Office of the Admiralty in 1852, this was the working chart used by ships approaching Australia’s largest and fastest-growing colonial port.

This is not a decorative map.
It is the navigational key to Sydney.

⚓ What This Chart Shows

This finely engraved Admiralty sheet reveals the New South Wales coast in remarkable hydrographic detail.

• The coastline from Jervis Bay to Broken Bay

• Approaches to Sydney Harbour

• Rocky headlands, beaches and offshore reefs

• Hundreds of bathymetric soundings showing safe depths and hazards

• Coastal relief shown by hachures and spot heights

• Greenwich prime meridian — true Admiralty navigation standard

This was the chart captains used when running north or south past Australia’s most important city.

🧭 Why This Chart Works

Most maps show land.
This shows how ships reached it.

• Surveyed by John Lort Stokes — Australia’s greatest Admiralty hydrographer

• True British Admiralty production — the world’s gold standard

• Precise coastal and depth detail essential for safe navigation

• Museum-grade engraving by J. & C. Walker

• Historic authority used by 19th-century mariners

This is the chart that kept ships safe as Sydney became a global port.

✨ Premium Finishes

Every Jervis Bay to Broken Bay (1851–1852) Admiralty Chart is printed in Australia using archival methods to preserve the fine engraving and historic character.

📐 Size

740 mm (W) × 1000 mm (H)
A tall portrait-format wall map that perfectly follows the long coastal sweep around Sydney.

🎯 Ideal For

• Australian maritime history collectors

• Sydney and NSW heritage enthusiasts

• Yacht clubs and sailing organisations

• Museums and libraries

• Anyone fascinated by Australia’s coastal exploration

🤝 Our Commitment

• Printed in Australia with professional colour management

• Archival pigment inks for long-term colour stability

• Premium laminates and canvas for durability

• Natural timber hang rails for elegant presentation

• Hand-checked and carefully packed before dispatch

Before Sydney ruled the Pacific, this coast was charted here.
Choose your finish and bring this great Admiralty chart onto your wall.