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Astronomical observations for determining the latitude of the schooner and her longitude by Mr Arnold's Timekeeper No. 45, 1797-06-27 - 1797-11-26

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 154-161

Scope and Contents

Made on board His Majesty's Schooner Providence in her late voyage on discoveries by William Chapman. The observations include references to many of the land masses passed or visited.

Dates

  • Creation: 1797-06-27 - 1797-11-26

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

8 folio(s) (8 ff.) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Originator(s)

Chapman, William

Original geographic information

China [subject]

Original geographic information

Macau [subject]

Finding aid date

2012-07-18 09:59:37+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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