Correspondence on chronometer trials, 1899 - 1904
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with the Hydrographer of the Navy, trade journals and chronometer-manufacturers concerning the annual trials of chronometers and deck watches at the Royal Observatory, including:
(i) Notices to trade journals.
(ii) Correspondence with F.J. Britten.
(iii) Results for chronometers in order of merit.
(iv) List of chronometers purchased by the Admiralty.
(v) 'Rough Abstract of the Annual Trial Box Chronometers'.
(vi) 'Abstract of the Annual Trial Deck Watches'.
(vii) Results for deck watches in order of merit.
(viii) List of deck watches purchased by the Admiralty.
Dates
- Creation: 1899 - 1904
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
I15 (8)
Finding aid date
2006-03-30 10:42:53+00:00
Subject
- Admiralty (Organization)
- Royal Navy (Organization)
- Britten, Frederick James, 1843 - 1913 (watchmaker and optician) (Person)
Topical
Repository Details
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