Fitzroy, Robert, 1805 - 1865 (hydrographer and meteorologist)
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
File
Correspondence on the Start Point time signal, 1858 - 1862
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/625
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with J. Washington, J.C. Clark, R. Fitzroy, G.H. James, C.V. Walker and others on the proposed time signal at Start Point. There are maps of Start Point; plans of the Light House, tower and proposed buildings at Start Point; a map of Plymouth, Devonport and Stonehouse; a map of Start Point and Start Bay; and calculations of numbers for a train of wheels.
Dates:
1858 - 1862
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).
Item
Printed letter concerning further chronometers for HMS Beagle under Commander Fitzroy, 1831-08-09
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 46
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1831-08-09
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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- Subject: Devonport X
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- Start Point 1
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