Title
A VIEW of the TOWN & HARBOUR of LOUISBOURG.
Publication details
[approximately 1756]
Physical details
1 drawing : pen and black ink with monochrome and coloured wash ; sheet 59.9 x 85.6 cm
Description
View of the harbour at Louisbourg; ships on the water; the town of Louisbourg on the left-hand side; an island with a white flag at the centre of the scene; a lighthouse on the right-hand side; mountains in the distance. Inscribed with title in black ink in the upper centre. Bears watermark PVL.
Place
Louisbourg (N.S.)
Additional information
The 1829 catalogue states that this view was drawn in 1756 by Admiral Knowles although the drawing is not inscribed with any date or name. Admiral Knowles may refer to Sir Charles Knowles (approximately 1704-1777) who was Governor of Louisbourg between 1746-1748 although there is no evidence that he made this drawing.
Shelfmark
Maps K.Top.119.95.b.