Gooch, William, c1770 - 1792 (astronomer)
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Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Fonds
A plan of the harbour of Port Praya in the island of St. Iago, Africa, 1791
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 133r
Dates:
1791
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Collection:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Fonds
Abstract of a report from William Gooch to the Astronomer Royal, 1791-11-17
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 196
Scope and Contents
Reporting from Rio de Janeiro on problems with his instruments and with discipline on board the Daedalus; transcribed by Sir Joseph Banks.
Dates:
1791-11-17
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Collection:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Series
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 1791-10-09 - 1791-11-06
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 77-81
Scope and Contents
Written at sea, describing the 'crossing the line' ceremony performed upon crossing the equator and their touching at St. Iago (Cape Verde Islands), with a drawing of a woman of that island. Gooch also mentions his plan to publish a history of the voyage upon his return.
Dates:
1791-10-09 - 1791-11-06
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Collection:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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