HMS Investigator, survey sloop (1801-1810)
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Abstracts of astronomical observations, 1802-05-26 - 1803-10-07
Made in the years 1802 & 1803 on the coast of New Holland by Lieutenant Samuel Ward Flinders.
Account by James Inman of his work as astronomer, 1803 - 1804
The account relates to the voyage of HMS Investigator under Captain Flinders and observations taken by Inman at Port Jackson. It includes details of problems Inman had with his equipment.
Astronomical observations from Harvey’s Isles to Upper Head Broad Sound, 1802-08-25 - 1802-09-13
Includes observations for latitudes and longitudes by the timekeepers; observations for the magnetic variation; remarks on the magnetism of Pier Head by the Commander; and lunar distances.
Astronomical observations made between the Cape of Good Hope and New Holland, 1801-11 - 1801-12
The observations form a continuous run, with occasional headings based on location (reproduced here).
Astronomical observations made in Princess Royal Harbour, 1801-12-12 - 1802-01-01
The observations form a continuous run, with occasional headings based on location (reproduced here).
Astronomical observations made off the southwest coast of New Holland, 1801-12-06 - 1801-12-11
The observations form a continuous run, with occasional headings based on location (reproduced here).
Astronomical observations made on a voyage of the HMS Investigator, 1801-1803, 1801 - 1803
Book of rough calculations of astronomical observations and of comparisons of the timekeepers, made by Captain Flinders and Lieutenant Ward Flinders. Folios 70-95 are inverted in the volume.
Calculations of observations made on a voyage of the HMS Investigator, 1801-06-16 - 1807-10-18
Book of rough calculations of astronomical observations and accounts of the daily rates of the timekeepers and their errors. Includes observations written on the back of a sales receipt [RGO 14/66/3: 97v] and on the back of a letter from Robert Brine to Lieutenant Flinders [RGO 14/66/3: 107].
Also included is a list of French phases compiled by Captain Flinders while imprisoned on the island of Mauritius [RGO 14/66/3: 56].
Calculations of observations made on a voyage of the HMS Investigator, 1803, 1803-01 - 1803-11
Book of rough calculations of astronomical observations.
Chapter 1, 1801 - 1805
Of the restitution of the name Australia or Terra Australis to the extensive country which has lately gone under the name of New Holland.
Chapter 2, 1801 - 1805
On the scales and markings used on Flinders' charts of Australia.
Chapter 3, 1801 - 1805
On the manner in which latitudes of places in the chart of Australia were obtained.
Chapter 4, 1801 - 1805
On the observations by which longitudes of places on the coast of Australia were fixed, with the rates of the timekeepers, and approximate times used.
Chapter 4 (continued), section 2, 1801 - 1805
On the manner in which the longitude of the east and north coast of Australia was regulated, and the track laid down for circumnavigation, commencing with the rates and errors of the timekeepers at Port Jackson.
Chapter 5, 1801 - 1805
On the variation of the compass used in the construction of the charts of Australia and the means taken to obtain and apply it correctly, with additional remarks. The chapter ends with a note (in pencil) on revisions and on the intended contents of chapters 6 and 7.
Copy of a letter from Captain Thomas Hurd to Samuel Ward Flinders, 1812-12-04 - 1812-12
Concerning remuneration for recalculating observations made on a voyage of HMS Investigator.
Copy of a letter from John Pond to Captain Matthew Flinders, 1811-04-27
Concerning observations by Samuel Ward Flinders and John Crosley on a voyage of HMS Investigator.
Copy of a letter from John Pond to Samuel Ward Flinders, 1812-06-15
Concerning observations made on a voyage of HMS Investigator.
Copy of minutes of the Board of Longitude, 1811-03-07
Concerning Matthew Flinders' request that the whole of the astronomical observations from the voyage of HMS Investigator be recalculated.
Copy of the HMS Investigator’s comparison book for the timekeepers, 1801-10-31 - 1802-08-10
Containing tables of comparison relating to timekeepers A82, A176, A1736, E520 and E543.
Correspondence concerning observations made on HMS Investigator, 1806-05-23 - 1806-05-25
Letter from Lieutenant Samuel Ward Flinders to Captain Robert Fowler, with a copy reply from Fowler (on the reverse).
Correspondence regarding applications for a reward by Matthew Flinders and Lieutenant S.W. Flinders, 1801 - 1808
Letters, observations and a memorial sent to the Board of Longitude from Captain Matthew Flinders and his brother Lieutenant Samuel Ward Flinders, relating to their claims to have each served in the role of astronomer on HMS Investigator after the departure of John Crosley. Also, two related letters to Lieutenant Flinders from Robert Brown and Ferdinand Bauer.
Correspondence regarding the recalculation of observations made on HMS Investigator, 1811 - 1814
Seventeen letters from Captain Matthew Flinders, his brother Lieutenant Samuel Ward Flinders, the astronomer John Crosley, Captain Thomas Hurd and the Astronomer Royal, John Pond. Also included are copies of relevant minutes of the Board of Longitude, a proposal by Captain Flinders that the whole of the calculations for the voyage should be calculated, and a petition by Samuel Ward Flinders for remuneration for work he had done on the observations.
Dr Inman’s observations at Port Jackson and on a voyage from Port Jackson to [Canton in China], 1802 - 1804
Draft instructions for John Crosley to go on a voyage to New Holland on board HMS Investigator on a scientific expedition, 1801-03-07
The letter gives instructions on observations to be taken on board ship, details of observations to be taken on shore, general directions and an inventory of required instruments, books and charts.
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