Astronomical observations made between St Helen’s and Rio [de] Janeiro, 1794-10-09 - 1795-05-03
Scope and Contents
The observations begin with a note on receiving the four timekeepers from William Wales, and on their rate. Included are observations taken at St Helens; at Drake’s Island, Plymouth Sound; at Torbay and Cawsand Bay; at Sancta Cruz Bay in Tenerife; and observation taken on board the ship while at sea.
Dates
- 1794-10-09 - 1795-05-03
Creator
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Extent
16 folio(s) (16 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Original geographic information
Plymouth Sound [subject]
Original geographic information
Rio de Janeiro [subject]
Original geographic information
Saint Helens [subject]
Original geographic information
Tenerife [subject]
Finding aid date
2012-07-12 15:32:00+00:00
Creator
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