Astronomical observations made at different places on shore, 1794-10-04 - 1797-04-08
Scope and Contents
Includes observations made at: Drake’s Island, Plymouth Sound; the island of Enchados in the harbour of Rio de Janeiro; Port Stephens, New South Wales; Sydney Cove, Port Jackson, New South Wales; Karakakoa Bay on the island of O’Whyee; the Spanish settlement of Monterrey on the coast of California; Volcano Bay, island of Insu; and near Rocky Head, Typa.
Dates
- Creation: 1794-10-04 - 1797-04-08
Creator
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Extent
14 folio(s) (14 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Crosley, John
Original geographic information
Australia [subject]
Original geographic information
Drake's Island [subject]
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Hawaii [subject]
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Japan [subject]
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Macau [subject]
Original geographic information
Plymouth Sound [subject]
Original geographic information
Rio de Janeiro [subject]
Finding aid date
2012-07-17 15:49:24+00:00
Subject
- HMS Providence, sloop (1791-1797) (Organization)
Repository Details
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