
1801–1803
General chart of Terra Australis by Matthew Flinders

Matthew Flinders (1774–1814)
General chart of Terra Australis or
Australia: showing the parts explored between 1798 and 1803 by M. Flinders
Commr. of H.M.S. Investigator
engraving; 63.1 x 91.7 cm
London: G. & W. Nicol, 1814
National Library of Australia
Flinders' General chart shows parts explored between 1798 and 1803, together
with charting from other sources, including Cook and earlier Dutch mapping.
It coincides with the beginnings of serious effort by the British Admiralty
to detail the Australian coastal waters.
