Old Gulf of Alexandretta, Turkey Nautical Chart by Heather, 1802: Iskenderun, Scandaroon, Antioch, Ceyhan River Finish:Map Beal: The access point to

Beal: The access point to the tidal island of Lindisfarne and a vital birdwatching site

Middlewich (Roman times): Another town known for its salt production from Roman times

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a region that has always captivated the human imagination

Old Gulf of Alexandretta, Turkey Nautical Chart by Heather, 1802: Iskenderun, Scandaroon, Antioch, Ceyhan River Finish:Map Beal: The access point toIntroduction to "The Gulf of Alexandretta or Scandaroon" by William Heather Delve into the rich maritime history of the Mediterranean with William Heather's 1802 masterpiece, "The Gulf of Alexandretta or Scandaroon." This chart, a significant piece from Heather's "New Mediterranean Pilot," marks a pivotal moment in cartographic history as the first English collection of Mediterranean ports. Heather, a renowned British hydrographer, crafted this map at