Astronomical observations made in Nootka Sound, north west coast of America, 1796-03-17 - 1796-05-14
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/67: 122r-127v
Scope and Contents
The observations begin with a note on setting up his instruments and include mention that the ship was in need of repair having sprung a leak.
Dates
- Creation: 1796-03-17 - 1796-05-14
Creator
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Extent
6 folio(s) (6 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Original geographic information
Nootka Sound [subject]
Finding aid date
2012-07-12 17:37:24+00:00
Subject
- HMS Providence, sloop (1791-1797) (Organization)
Geographic
Repository Details
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