GULF ISLAND OF ARGUIN ,North Senegambia,Senegal, North Senegambia

1890s HISTORICAL MAP CHART

Arguin is an island off the west coast of Mauritania in the Bay of Arguin, at 20° 36' N., 16° 27' W. It is 6 km long by 2 broad. Off the island are extensive and very dangerous reefs. Arguin was occupied in turn by Portugal, the Netherlands, England, France, and Mauritania. The first European to visit the island was the Portuguese explorer Nuno Tristão, in 1443. In 1445, Henry the Navigator set up a trading post on the island, which acquired gum arabic and slaves for Portugal. By 1455, 800 slaves were shipped from Arguin to Portugal every year.

1890s Wood Engraving Antique Map

Approximate Overall Size: 7 X 10 1/2 inches

CONDITION: Book Plate INTEXT MAP - Excellent Condition. Beautiful with excellent detail. There is Text on Front and Back Side.