Correspondence on George Sinclair's instrument for showing exact time at sea, 1786
Scope and Contents
Also concerning his invention of a perpetual log and an improvement to the mariner's compass.
Dates
- Creation: 1786
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
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Extent
5 folio(s) (5 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Sinclair, George
Finding aid date
2011-12-07 17:58:39+00:00
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