Observations on voyages of discovery, 1763 - 1805
Scope and Contents
Astronomical observations and calculations made during voyages of discovery, including the voyages of the Glatton, 1763-1764; the Providence, 1794-1797; the Thetis, 1794-1797; the Pallas, 1805; and on Captain Cook’s third voyage.
Dates
- Creation: 1763 - 1805
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
Vol. LIII
Originator(s)
Horsley, John; Crosley, John; Garrard, William; [Cook, Captain James?]
Finding aid date
2006-05-02 10:28:11+00:00
Subject
- HMS Providence, sloop (1791-1797) (Organization)
- Cook, James, 1728 - 1779 (Captain, Royal Navy explorer) (Person)
- HMS Thetis, frigate (1782-1814) (Organization)
- HMS Pallas, frigate (1804-1810) (Organization)
- HMS Glatton (Organization)
Repository Details
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