Memorial on Massey’s perpetual log or sea perambulator, 1815-06-01
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 123a-134
Scope and Contents
Memorial in which Massey outlines the defects of the existing common log, before describing his own perpetual log. The memorial includes testimonials by mariners who had tested his machine at sea.
Dates
- Creation: 1815-06-01
Creator
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Extent
12 folio(s) (12 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Massey, Edward
Finding aid date
2012-06-12 15:52:12+00:00
Repository Details
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Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
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