This plan of the harbour, town, and several forts of Cartagena in which is exhibited a perfect view of the English fleet ... Will. Laws ; W. H. Toms sculp

Selected features and locations shown pictorially ; Includes index ; "Most humbly inscribed to the Rt. Honble. Sir Charles Wager, first Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty" -- head of title

This 1742 map of Cartagena is addressed to Sir Charles Wager, Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty. The inscription describes the map as a depiction of the British fleet, anchoring near the town and preparing to lay siege to it. The map includes a list of ships and other important details in a reference section at the bottom. The colorful map features sketches of terrain and trees as well as illustrative depictions of landmarks. The very bottom of the map sheet includes a price for plain and colored versions of the map—one or two shillings respectively. Cartagena was an important hub city for colonial Europe, and Britain attempted to lay siege to the city in 1741. The Battle of Cartagena de Indias was part of war between England and Spain for control of trading opportunities in the Caribbean. After suffering a defeat in San Felipe Barajas, the British were forced to abandon their siege. LPM.

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