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Norie - Map of Southern portion of the Gulf of Mexico with inset charts of Jamaica, Mobile Bay… - This historic map from John W. Norie is entitled Southern portion of the Gulf of Mexico with inset charts of Jamaica, Mobile Bay, the Harbour of Vera Cruz, the Harbour of Tampico . The map was published in London in 1836 by J. W. Norie & Co. The engraved map shows the Gulf of Mexico including all of the Caribbean islands, eastern coast of Central America, and northern coast of South America. John W. Norie (1772-1843) was a leading English chart-maker and navigational writer. He studied under William Heather who ran the Naval Academy and the Naval Warehouse, a shop for navigators. Norie took over in 1815 and created lasting charting accomplishments. Paper Size: ~ 23 1/2” by 63 1/2”