Embark on a captivating voyage through the waters of the South Pacific with this antique map titled 'Carte des découvertes du Cap.ne Carteret dans la Nle. Bretagne avec une partie de du passage du Cap.ne Cook à travers les Détroits Endeavour et de la route et des découvertes du Cap.ne Dampierre dans la Nle. Guinée et la Nle. Bretagne en 1699 et 1700.' (A Chart of Captain Carteret’s Discoveries at New Britain, with part of Captain Cooke’s Passage thro Endeavour Streights, & of Captain Dampier’s tract & discoveries in 1699 & 1700, at New Guinea and New Britain) This remarkable sea chart unveils the newfound territories explored by the intrepid Captains Cook, Carteret, and Dampier, unveiling the mysteries of New Guinea, New Britain, and New Ireland. This chart meticulously illustrates the routes taken by these legendary explorers. Captain Cook's transformative voyage along the southwestern coast of the island of New Guinea, in what is now known as Irian Jaya, Indonesia's easternmost province, takes center stage. His expedition between Australia and New Guinea confirmed the existence of the fabled Torres Strait, forever altering our understanding of the region. The chart also sheds light on the intrepid journeys of Captain Carteret and William Dampier. Their expeditions, focusing on the northern reaches of New Guinea and the neighboring Pacific islands, offer invaluable insights into the uncharted realms of this vast archipelago. The map showcases Dampier's journey from 1699 to 1700 through the Bismarck Archipelago, while Carteret's explorations in 1767 between New Britain and New Ireland leave an indelible mark on the historical record. The reverse side is blank. This is an original print, not a modern reproduction.