Narraganset Bay, Rhode Island, 1777 – Antique Wall Map
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Few images capture their era like this antique map of Narraganset Bay, Rhode Island, 1777. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
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Narraganset Bay, Rhode Island, 1777
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In 1777 the east shore towns of Bristol and Warren depended on Narragansett Bay for fishing, coastal carting, and short-haul passage, though British warships made longer voyages risky. Across the water, Conanicut Island, later called Jamestown, was mainly farmland, and its families relied on the ferry to move livestock and grain to the mainland. Providence drew farmers and tradesmen from nearby towns to its wharves and mills, and its population swelled as people fled the disrupted southern shore. For many who lived on the bay, the water meant food, passage, and worry, and each day's sailing depended on where British vessels were patrolling.
| Created / published | 1777 |
|---|---|
| Notes | Bird's-eye view map. |
| Subjects | Panoramic maps--Rhode Island |
| Original scan | 1,922 × 2,843 px · prints to 6 × 9 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | RI-Narraganset Bay 1777a |
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