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Calculations of observations made on the voyage, 1778-05-29 - 1780-08

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/61/2: 38r-49v

Scope and Contents

Table of rough calculations of observations; these include records of the time by the watch, the apparent time, and the altitude of the sun and moon. Many entries are checked and marked 'done' or 'correct'.

Dates

  • 1778-05-29 - 1780-08

Creator

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Extent

12 folio(s) (12 ff.) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Originator(s)

[Bayly, William; King, James]

Original geographic information

Alaska [subject]

Original geographic information

Hawaii [subject]

Original geographic information

Kamchatka [subject]

Finding aid date

2012-11-15 14:44:30+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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