Observations on HMS Resolution, 1772 - 1775
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/59
Observations on HMS Resolution
Scope and Contents
Observations made on board HMS Resolution during her passage to the South Seas on the expedition led by Captain James Cook.
Dates
- 1772 - 1775
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
Vol. XLVII
Originator(s)
Wales, William
Original geographic information
Antarctica [subject]
Original geographic information
South Pacific Ocean [subject]
Finding aid date
2006-05-02 10:27:42+00:00
Includes index.
- Antarctica
- Arnold, John, c1736 - 1799 (watch and chronometer maker)
- Astronomy
- Cook, James, 1728 - 1779 (Captain, Royal Navy explorer)
- Geographical exploration
- HMS Adventure, barque and survey ship (1771-1811)
- HMS Resolution, sloop (1770-1782)
- Harrison, John, 1693 - 1776 (horologist)
- Horology
- Kendall, Larcum, 1719 - 1790 (watchmaker)
- Longitude
- Marine navigation
- Nautical instruments
- Navigational aids
- South Pacific Ocean
Creator
Repository Details
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Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
all other enquiries: mss@lib.cam.ac.uk