Observations of equal altitudes of the sun, made with the astronomical quadrant, for finding the rate of the timekeeper [K1], 1776-10-24 - 1776-11-21
Scope and Contents
Preceded by a note on setting up the observatory and on taking the observations [RGO 14/60: 14v] and followed by a table of comparisons of the timekeepers and clocks; signed by Captain Cook and James King. The remainder of the volume is blank.
Dates
- Creation: 1776-10-24 - 1776-11-21
Creator
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Extent
3 folio(s) (3 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Original geographic information
Atlantic Ocean [subject]
Finding aid date
2012-11-14 14:28:52+00:00
Subject
- Kendall, Larcum, 1719 - 1790 (watchmaker) (Person)
- King, James (1750-1784) Captain Royal Navy, circumnavigator (Organization)
- HMS Resolution, sloop (1770-1782) (Organization)
- HMS Discovery (1774-1797) (Organization)
Geographic
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