Letter from Joseph Shee to the Board of Longitude, 1818-05-27
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 463
Scope and Contents
Explaining that he had now found longitude by means of two methods, both founded on the 'centre of infallibility', one of which involved using a star dial of his own invention.
Dates
- Creation: 1818-05-27
Creator
- Shee, Joseph, 1754 (inventor) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 folio(s) (1 folio) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Shee, Joseph
Original geographic information
London [destination]
Original geographic information
Seville [origination]
Finding aid date
2012-05-28 17:12:12+00:00
Subject
- Board of Longitude (Recipient, Organization)
Repository Details
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