Astronomical observations from Harvey’s Isles to Upper Head Broad Sound, 1802-08-25 - 1802-09-13
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/64: 69v-71r
Scope and Contents
Includes observations for latitudes and longitudes by the timekeepers; observations for the magnetic variation; remarks on the magnetism of Pier Head by the Commander; and lunar distances.
Dates
- Creation: 1802-08-25 - 1802-09-13
Creator
- From the Item: Flinders, Matthew, 1774 - 1814 (naval officer and hydrographer) (Person)
- From the Item: Flinders, Samuel Ward, 1782 - 1834 (naval officer) (Person)
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Extent
3 folio(s) (3 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Original geographic information
Broad Sound [subject]
Original geographic information
Queensland [subject]
Finding aid date
2012-07-27 17:15:14+00:00
Subject
- HMS Investigator, survey sloop (1801-1810) (Organization)
Geographic
Repository Details
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