Observations for the longitude made on board the Princess Louisa, 2 November 1763, 1763-09 - 1763-11
Scope and Contents
These include observations and computations for the longitude made on or before 2 November, a summary with comments on errors and alterations to instruments, and bearings for landmarks in Barbados (loosely inserted in the volume) [RGO 4/321: 54].
Dates
- Creation: 1763-09 - 1763-11
Creator
- From the File: Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732 - 1811 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
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Extent
13 folio(s) (13 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Original geographic information
Barbados [subject]
Finding aid date
2013-02-01 11:37:02+00:00
Subject
- HMS Princess Louisa, ship of the line (1744-1766) (Organization)
Repository Details
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