Beaufort, Francis, Sir, 1774 - 1857 (Knight, Rear Admiral and hydrographer)
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Correspondence on the Deal time ball, 1852 - 1855
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/619
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding the time ball at Deal, much of it concerning the construction of the station. The correspondents include Sir F. Beaufort, J.T. Walker, W. Richards and A. Hall. The papers include a diagram of triangulation between St Peters, Thanet, Dover Castle and Paddlesworth.
Dates:
1852 - 1855
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