Finding longitude
Dunn, Richard, 1966-2014
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300 years ago, amidst growing frustration from the naval community and pressure from the increasing importance of international trade, the British government passed the 1714 Longitude Act. It was an attempt to solve one of the most pressing problems of the age: how to determine a ship's longitude (east-west position) at sea. With life-changing rewards on offer, the challenge captured the imaginations and talents of astronomers, skilled craftsmen, politicians, seamen and satirists.
Main title:
Finding longitude / Richard Dunn & Rebekah Higgitt.
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Imprint:
London : Collins, 2014, c2014.London : Collins, 2014.©2014.
Collation:
255 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps (chiefly colour), facsimiles, portraits (chiefly colour) ; 28 cm.
Notes:
Published to accompany the exhibition held at the National Maritime Museum, London, June 2014.In association with Royal Museums Greenwich, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Queens House and Cutty Sark Greenwich.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780007525867
Dewey class:
527.209527.2
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
35643
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library at the Dock | -Science and Nature | SCIENCE 527.2 DUNN | Available |