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Papers on the tides, 1839 - 1844

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/499

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and observations of tides, including records of daily levels of tides; tide graphs; heights of high water marks; meteorological records; and notes taken daily at various coastal stations, including Deptford, Bristol, Southampton, Ipswich, Limerick and Dublin, tabulated and reduced, and often plotted on line graphs. There is also a coloured plan of a tide meter; C. Hopkin's hints and suggestions for a new theory of tides; J. Maxton's description of a self-registering tide-gauge; charts of high and low tides, including the River Tees estuary and at Ipswich; W. Whewell's tidal observations and theories; tidal observations at Petropaulousk (sic); heights of high water at various centres; and meteorological records for tides in storm conditions. The correspondents include F. Beaufort, A. de Morgan, J.W. Lubbock, E. Sabine, J.C. Ross, W. Whewell, T. Colby, W.R. Hamilton, T. Larcom, L.A. Quetelet, T. Henderson and W.H. Smyth.

Dates

  • 1839 - 1844

Conditions Governing Access

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Extent

3 archive box(es) (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

English