‘Northern Entrance to Discovery Strait, from the anchorage in 15 fms. within’
Date:
1825/1825
Description:
Distinctive Features:Watercolour, pen and ink and pencil on paper.The sketch drawn by Lieutenant Michael Houghton shows two sequential topographical views of the coastal region at the Ras Moosendem [Ra’s Musandam, Oman]. The views were sketched from on board ship and show the northern entrance to Discovery Strait [Khor Quwai, Oman] featuring a sailing vessel.1 watercolour viewMaterials: Pen and ink with wash on paperDimensions: 70 x 350 mm or smaller