Plymouth Sound
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
A journal of the situation of HMS Providence at noon during her late voyage on discoveries, 1795-10-11 - 1797-05-16
As shown by the log, by Mr Earnshaw's three timekeepers, by Mr Arnold's two timekeepers, and also by lunar observations. The journal includes a summary of the latitudes and longitudes of 'most of the remarkable places seen in the voyage' [RGO 14/68: 145v].
Astronomical observations made at different places on shore, 1794-10-04 - 1797-04-08
Includes observations made at: Drake’s Island, Plymouth Sound; the island of Enchados in the harbour of Rio de Janeiro; Port Stephens, New South Wales; Sydney Cove, Port Jackson, New South Wales; Karakakoa Bay on the island of O’Whyee; the Spanish settlement of Monterrey on the coast of California; Volcano Bay, island of Insu; and near Rocky Head, Typa.
Astronomical observations made between St Helen’s and Rio [de] Janeiro, 1794-10-09 - 1795-05-03
The observations begin with a note on receiving the four timekeepers from William Wales, and on their rate. Included are observations taken at St Helens; at Drake’s Island, Plymouth Sound; at Torbay and Cawsand Bay; at Sancta Cruz Bay in Tenerife; and observation taken on board the ship while at sea.
Letter from John Crosley to Nevil Maskelyne, 1794-11-18
Concerning observations from a voyage of HMS Providence.
Letter from John Crosley to Nevil Maskelyne, 1794-12-20
Partial letter concerning observations from a voyage of HMS Providence.
Letter from John Crosley to Nevil Maskelyne, 1795-02-13
Concerning observations from a voyage of HMS Providence.
Observations on Drake’s Island in Plymouth Sound, 1772-06-30 - 1772-07-10
These include observations of equal altitudes; observations by the transit instrument; observations for the variation of the needle; and observations for the dip of the needle.
Observations taken on Drakes Isle on Plymouth Sound, 1772-06-29 - 1772-07-09
The observations begin with a note on the going of the astronomical clock and on Mr Arnold’s watch. Included are observations of equal altitudes observed with an astronomical quadrant by Bird; observations for finding the latitude; comparisons of Mr Arnold’s Watch No. 2 with the astronomical clock; transits of the moon and stars over the meridian; and observations on the west variation of the meridian.