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Astronomical observations for determining the latitude of the ship, and her longitude, 1794-10-11 - 1797-05-16
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 120-133
Scope and Contents
Observations made on board HMS Providence for determining the latitude and longitude by Mr Earnshaw's three watches and by Mr Arnold's watch. The observations end with an account of the shipwreck [RGO 14/68: 133].
Dates:
1794-10-11 - 1797-05-16
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