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Young, Thomas, 1773 - 1829 (physician, physicist and egyptologist)

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Letter from James Bamber on an improved log, 1820-07-29

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 234-236
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Letter to Dr Thomas Young concerning his improved log to estimate a ship's velocity, with a description of the instrument. Bamber requests to know what proof the Board required to prove its efficacy.

Dates: 1820-07-29
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