Finding longitude
by Dunn, Richard 1966-; Higgitt, Rebekah; National Maritime Museum [Great Britain,].
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BookPublisher: Collins 2014ISBN: 9780007525867; 0007525869.Classification number: 527.209 DUNSubject(s): Longitude -- Measurement -- History -- Exhibitions | Nautical astronomy -- History -- Exhibitions | Navigation -- History -- ExhibitionsSubject: 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. This illustrated book is a detailed account of th
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Published to accompany the exhibition held at the National Maritime Museum, London, June 2014
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. This illustrated book is a detailed account of th
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