Samuel Arrowsmith

The Arrowsmith family were noted map engravers, publishers, geographers, and cartographers active in the late 18th and early 19th century. The Arrowsmith firm was founded by Aaron Arrowsmith, father of John and Samuel who continued in the business. Aaron was trained in surveying and engraving under John Cary and William Faden. Arrowsmith's work drew the attention of the Prince of Wales who named him Hydrographer to the Prince of Wales circa 1810, and subsequently, in 1820, Hydrographer to the King.