Original French engraving depicting Grassy Island "Grande Isle De Canseau"
Commissioned by the King "Leve par Ordre du Roy en 1750"
Cartography by Joseph Bernard , the "Marquis de Chabert" in 1752

French Engraved Map

Significance:


This "Plan Du Port De Canseau" illustrates the nautical latitude of the conquered fort "42d 20m" , sailing passages, and the geographic shape of the historic island, and mainland head with port depths two and a half centuries ago.

Close up - Grassy Island

Credits:


Gary & Susan Scott (nee Geil)
South Surrey, British Columbia

 

Gary is an enthusiastic supporter of youth , technology and eco-tourism . He is the Chief Technology Officer at the City Of Surrey, BC, as well as the holder of other technology industry designations.

While vacationing with relatives at Black Duck Cove and Canso, Gary offered to digitize and transmit this engraving from a personal collection upon returning to the west coast . This digitized image is for the exclusive use of the "Grassy Island : A Step Back In Time" schoolnet project.

The Scott's commend the local digital collection initiatives and look forward to viewing the team's website via the net .

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