Letter from James Bamber on an improved log, 1820-07-29
Scope and Contents
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
- Creation: 1820-07-29
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
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Extent
3 folio(s) (3 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Bamber, James
Original geographic information
Ballymoney [origination]
Original geographic information
London [destination]
Finding aid date
2011-11-29 16:56:42+00:00
Subject
- Young, Thomas, 1773 - 1829 (physician, physicist and egyptologist) (Recipient, Person)
- Bamber, James, fl1820 (naval instrument maker) (Recipient, Person)
Geographic
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