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Kashnor notes, "These islands were taken in 1793 by Capt. Affleck, H.M.S. Alligator." [See note] Kashnor dates as ca. 1780. Cartouche: garlands Seal of Depot de la Marine. Submap: Rocks south of islands.. "Levée par Ordre de M. Le. Duc de Choiseul Colonel Général des Suisses et Grisons Ministre de la Guerre et de la Marine 1763. Reduite et assujetie au Ciel par la Service des Vaisseauix du Roy. Par le Sr. Bellin Ingineur de la Marine." "No. 59 (upper right) Prix. trente Sols." MS notes: These Islands were taken in 1793 by His Majesty's Ship Alligator 2 of June Wm. Affleck Capt. and a detachment of Troops from Halifax. Prime meridian: Pairs. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Leagues. Projection: Cylindrical. Watermark: Eagle? lettering. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. Verso Text: MS notes: 790 179.
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