Reproduction of Maris Pacifici (1589)

DateFirst published in 1589Reference NumberMap 21-064DescriptionFramed reproduction of one of the most famous early maps of the Pacific Ocean and is often described as: the first separately published map devoted entirely to the Pacific Ocean.
It shows:
The west coast of the Americas
East Asia
New Guinea
The Pacific Island know to Europeans at hte time
Magellan's ship 'Victoria'CreatorOriginal by Ortelius, Abraham, 1527-1598Physical DescriptionFramed colour printed map size is mm x mmSourcesDigital Commonwealth

Retrieved from Digital Commonwealth website November 2026

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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.Cultural/Ethical StatusNoaRestrictionsNo cultural/ethical restrictions apply.AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Map 21-064

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Reproduction of Maris Pacifici (1589)