Atlantic Ocean
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Subject Source: Local sources
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Observations of equal altitudes of the sun, made with the astronomical quadrant, for finding the rate of the timekeeper [K1], 1776-10-24 - 1776-11-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/60: 14v-16v
Scope and Contents
Preceded by a note on setting up the observatory and on taking the observations [RGO 14/60: 14v] and followed by a table of comparisons of the timekeepers and clocks; signed by Captain Cook and James King. The remainder of the volume is blank.
Dates:
1776-10-24 - 1776-11-21
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