Cape of Good Hope
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Astronomical observations made between the Cape of Good Hope and New Holland, 1801-11 - 1801-12
The observations form a continuous run, with occasional headings based on location (reproduced here).
Log entries for November and early December 1801, 1801-10-30 - 1801-12-04
Daily log entries made in Simon’s Bay and while travelling from the Cape of Good Hope towards New Holland. The entries begin with a note on the departure of the astronomer John Crosley from the voyage on 30 October, and on the rates of the timekeepers.
Observations for the variation and dip of the magnetic needle, 1801 - 1805
Made in HMS Investigator during a voyage of discovery to the South Sea in the years 1801-1805.
Observations made from the Cape of Good Hope towards New Holland, 1801-11-04 - 1801-12-11
Made in HMS Investigator on a voyage of discovery to the South Sea in the years 1801-1805.
Sanction for James Inman to replace John Crosley on the scientific expedition to New Holland, 1803
There are instructions for him to board the ship, details of observations to be made at sea and on shore, and general directions.