Broughton, William Robert, 1762 - 1821 (Captain Royal Navy, Pacific explorer)
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Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
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Astronomical observations for determining the latitude of the ship, and her longitude, 1794-10-11 - 1797-05-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 120-133
Scope and Contents
Observations made on board HMS Providence for determining the latitude and longitude by Mr Earnshaw's three watches and by Mr Arnold's watch. The observations end with an account of the shipwreck [RGO 14/68: 133].
Dates:
1794-10-11 - 1797-05-16
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Astronomical observations made in the Typa, 1797-01-30 - 1797-04-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/67: 161r-166r
Scope and Contents
These include observations made on shore in a small cove to the eastward of Rocky Head, Typa, and observations made while at anchor. The observations begin with a note in which Crosley mentions that Captain Broughton had purchased a timekeeper by Mr Arnold.
Dates:
1797-01-30 - 1797-04-08
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Astronomical observations made on a voyage in the HMS Providence, 1794-1797, 1794 - 1801
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/67: 81a-175
Scope and Contents
Astronomical observations made in the course of a voyage to the Northern Pacific Ocean in HMS Providence, commanded by William Robert Broughton, Esquire. These were compiled by the astronomer John Crosley. Observations begin in October 1794 when the ship left England and end on 16 May 1797 when the ship struck a coral reef and was lost. The entries include an account of the shipwreck, copied from the ship’s log book [RGO 14/67: 168r-168v]. Many of the observations relate to the four...
Dates:
1794 - 1801
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Correspondence relating to John Crosley's claims for payment for an expedition to the north-west coast of America to make nautical, astronomical and trigonometrical observations for the Navy, 1797 - 1806
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/1: 157-178
Scope and Contents
Includes a claim for loss of instruments and books on board HMS Providence when it sank on 16 May 1797.
Dates:
1797 - 1806
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from Captain William Robert Broughton to William Gooch (senior), 16 Oct. 1794
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 128-129
Scope and Contents
Vindicating the reputation of Lieutenant Hergest and informing Gooch of the execution of those people who were an accessory to the massacre.
Dates:
16 Oct. 1794
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from John Crosley to Nevil Maskelyne, 1794-11-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 93-94
Scope and Contents
Concerning observations from a voyage of HMS Providence.
Dates:
1794-11-18
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 26 Dec. 1793
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 110-111
Scope and Contents
Concerning the bill of sale of his son's effects.
Dates:
26 Dec. 1793
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 3 Jan. 1794
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 112-113
Scope and Contents
Concerning the money raised by the sale of his son's effects.
Dates:
3 Jan. 1794
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from William Chapman to George Gilpin, 1800-03-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 36-36a
Scope and Contents
Concerning his book of observations.
Dates:
1800-03-03
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 26 Feb. 1791
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 22-23
Scope and Contents
Concerning a delay to the departure and his expected duties as astronomer.
Dates:
26 Feb. 1791
Conditions Governing Access:
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Cambridge University Library
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Two-letter class: western post-medieval manuscripts
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Letters, Memoranda, and Journal, containing the History of Mr William Gooch [Fellow of Caius College], Astronomer of the Daedalus Transport
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Letters from William Gooch
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Letters from William Gooch to his parents, William and Sarah Gooch
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Observations and related papers from a voyage of HMS Providence, 1794 - 1798
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 92-170
Scope and Contents
Letters and papers concerning observations made on the voyage of HMS Providence under Captain William Broughton, largely by astronomer John Crosley. The observations by Crosley include an account of the shipwreck of the Providence in May 1797 [RGO 14/68: 133]. After the loss of the Providence, Captain Broughton continued his survey in the ship’s schooner, and additional observations from this second stage of the voyage are included here, made by Broughton, by the ship's master, William...
Dates:
1794 - 1798
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Observations of the moon's distance from the sun and fixed stars for determining the longitude at sea, 1797-07-07 - 1798-04-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 162-164
Scope and Contents
Made on board His Majesty's Schooner Providence in her late voyage on discoveries, by Captain Broughton, Mr Chapman and Mr Hayward.
Dates:
1797-07-07 - 1798-04-03
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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