Correspondence on chronometers and time signals, 1891 - 1895
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding chronometers and time signals, divided into nine sections:
'Chronometers, Admiralty'.
'Chronometers, Naval Offices'.
'Time Signals, Cape Town', 1891-1894.
'Time Signal, Docks (C.T.)' 1891-1895.
'Time Signal, Simon's Town': reports of the Postmaster, miscellaneous correspondence and telegrams, and telegrams on special signals sent.
'Time Signal, Port Elizabeth': reports of the lighthouse keeper.
'Port Elizabeth Lighthouse Keeper', 1890-1895.
'Port Elizabeth, Time Signal': reports by the Telegraph Department.
'Miscellaneous', 1890-1895.
Dates
- Creation: 1891 - 1895
Creator
- From the Series: Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
I1, I2, I8, I9, I11, I15
Finding aid date
2006-08-07 11:32:07+00:00
Subject
- Admiralty (Organization)
Topical
Repository Details
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