{"product_id":"san-sebastian-spanien-seekarte-1793-vintage-print","title":"San Sebastian | Spain | Nautical Chart | 1788 | Vintage Print","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis reproduction of a finely engraved nautical chart shows the bay, port, and city of San Sebastián on the north coast of Spain. The city, considered the capital of the province of Gipuzkoa, is strategically located on the Bay of Biscay. The depiction is based on precise survey data and combines nautical information with a careful rendering of the coastal landscape. The coastline is shown at the top of the map, while the fortified city can be seen on the left. The bay, distinguished by numerous navigation details, occupies most of the map.\u003cbr\u003eIn the upper left section of the title block, the bay, port, and city are named, along with their function as the provincial capital. At the same time, the map's origins are referenced: it is based on the Spanish survey by Vicente Tofiño de San Miguel from 1789 and was published in 1793 by the French Dépôt Général de la Marine. A legend explains the symbols and units of measurement used, while the scale bar at the bottom indicates distances in French nautical miles.\u003cbr\u003eThe city plan reveals an orderly street network within powerful fortifications with bastions and defensive walls. This depiction illustrates San Sebastián's significant military relevance. Furthermore, the surrounding hills, cliffs, and coastal formations are reproduced with a high level of detail. The Isla de Santa Clara is clearly highlighted as a prominent landmark in the bay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFor navigation, the numerous depth soundings, as well as the marked anchorages, sandbanks, and rocks, were particularly valuable, as they enabled safe navigation. In the center of the bay is an artfully designed compass rose, from which orientation lines emanate, forming the cartographic center.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe combination of precise hydrographic data, detailed topography, and high-quality copperplate engraving technique makes this nautical chart a significant example of nautical cartography from the late 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical maps show traces of time and use, the intensity and nature of which vary depending on the map and its intended purpose. The print offered is a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strive to represent the colors of our items as accurately as possible. However, due to different monitor and device settings (brightness, contrast, saturation), there may be slight color variations between the online representation and the actual product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"uk-maps.com","offers":[{"title":"50 x 70 cm","offer_id":65242953384285,"sku":"SAN-SEBASTIAN_1793_50x70","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/8982\/1021\/files\/sansebastian_2026-07-13_sw_400_10000_7143-sondergroesse.jpg?v=1783946163","url":"https:\/\/uk-maps.com\/en\/products\/san-sebastian-spanien-seekarte-1793-vintage-print","provider":"uk-maps.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}