Observational log, 1779-12-10 - 1780-09-08
Scope and Contents
Daily log of observations from December 1779 to September 1780, showing barometer and thermometer readings (in the morning, at noon, and in the evening), the latitude and longitude, magnetic variation and dip [of the needle], the wind direction and remarks on the weather. The entries also include occasional mention of the location of the two ships on their return journey (travelling via Macau, Pulo Condore [Côn Đảo], Krakatau, and the Cape of Good Hope).
Dates
- Creation: 1779-12-10 - 1780-09-08
Creator
- From the File: Bayly, William, 1737 - 1810 (astronomer) (Person)
- From the File: Cook, James, 1728 - 1779 (Captain, Royal Navy explorer) (Person)
- From the File: King, James (1750-1784) Captain Royal Navy, circumnavigator (Organization)
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Extent
4 folio(s) (4 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
[Bayly, William]
Original geographic information
Cape of Good Hope [subject]
Original geographic information
Côn Đảo [subject]
Original geographic information
Krakatau [subject]
Original geographic information
Macau [subject]
Finding aid date
2012-11-16 14:32:31+00:00
Subject
Geographic
Repository Details
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