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Title
Report recommending the establishment of a commission to prepare a hydrographic survey of the Philippine archipelago 1854 March 19 [box ]
Creator
Saavedra y Meneses, Aureliano
Date
1854
Place
Philippines
,
Spain--Madrid
Language
Spanish
Subjects
Hydrographic surveying
,
Hydrography
,
Navigation
Description
Title in Butler: "Ynforme sobre Filipinas."
Some loss of text due to cropping of margins.
Acquired by Edward Ayer from Madrid bookseller Pedro Vindel in 1904.
Forms part of the Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection (Newberry Library)
Summary
Copy of a report by Navy Lt. Saavedra, to the Ministry of the Navy, dated March 19, 1854 in Madrid, advocating the creation of a commission to carry out hydrographic surveying to improve navigation in the islands. Saavedra mentions the charting done previously by the corvettes "Descubierta" and "Atrevida," the map of the Strait of San Bernardino produced by a now defunct commission, and the surveys of Lt. Claudio Montero of the coasts of the Calamian Islands, although he notes that these works are imperfect, incomplete, and may not always be trusted. He is uncertain as to why the charting work was halted, as resources, the necessary light ships, and a fleet commander have always been available. Navigation in the archipelago must be made easier and safer for both economic and military reasons. With better navigational charts, the Philippines can expand trade with Australia, Japan, and China where there is already much new activity. In addition, navy steamers will be able to navigate safely at night, sail without making frequent stops which are time-consuming and costly, weather hurricanes more surely, and mount surprise attacks on enemy ships. To prepare a reliable, detailed hydrographic chart of the Archipelago as quickly as possible it is necessary to appoint a commission, directed by an able commander with the authority to appoint his own men and to reward them for such difficult work. Saavedra adds some notes on the most economical way to accomplish the mapping, and concludes that without the commission, the work will remain unfinished, especially as Lt. Montero is likely to return to Spain very soon.
Extent
[5] leaves ; 33 cm
Format
Manuscripts, Spanish
,
Reports
,
Sources
Archival Collection Title
Edward E. Ayer Collection
Rights Status
No Copyright - United States
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Contributing Institution
Newberry Library
Link to Catalog
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Call Number
Ayer MS 1424
BibID
132915
Size
2546px × 3677px 26.80 MB
IIIF Resource Type
Canvas
Filename
991329158805867_NL_VAULT_box_Ayer_MS_1424_0001.tif
Unique Identifier
NL11EPFB
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