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Torry Point Battery, nautical map 'Aberdeen Harbour' and approved armament

Collection: School of Architecture Collection - 2000
Object Type: Architectural Drawing
Artist/Maker: unknown
Date: 1905
Media/Materials: paper
Dimensions: overall: 61.5 cm x 80.5 cm
Classification: Architecture

Description:

A reproduced (scanned in and reprinted) image of a nautical map (black and white) of Aberdeen harbour dated 1905. The map has been amended to show the location of Torry Point Battery, indicating the arcs of fire (red ink). Map has the words’SECRET AUGUST 1905; printed on it in large red lettering and a writing made on the upper right hand corner in blue/green pencil indicated the work was ‘Superseded by chart dated 31-12-07’


Object Number: ABDRG2010.159

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