Comparison of chronometers, 1773-05-30 - 1773-09-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/154
Comparison of chronometers
Scope and Contents
A comparison of Arnold, Kendall and Grignion's chronometers on board HMS Carcass.
Dates
- Creation: 1773-05-30 - 1773-09-27
Creator
- From the Series: Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732 - 1811 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Management Group:
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume (8 ff.))
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
A2/421B
Finding aid date
2005-11-07 09:44:05+00:00
Includes index.
Subject
- Kendall, Larcum, 1719 - 1790 (watchmaker) (Person)
- Grignion, Thomas, 1713 - 1784 (watchmaker) (Person)
- Arnold, John, c1736 - 1799 (watch and chronometer maker) (Person)
- HMS Carcass, survey ship (1759-1784) (Organization)
Topical
Repository Details
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Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
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