The Marine Chronometer: Its History and Development

The Marine Chronometer: Its History and Development

Marine Chronometers provides a comprehensive history of this intriguing piece of navigational equipment, tracing its evolution from the early navigational aids into the precision instrument that helped shaped trade and economic development for 200 years. The workings of the device are explained in detail,Â along withÂ highlights ofÂ some of the most significant makers and hints for maintenance. Topics covered include the problem of longitude, the early sea clocks, developments in France and England, the mechanism of the chronometer,Â and caring for chronometers.
Country USA
Brand Crowood Press
Manufacturer The Crowood Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 146 colour photographs
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781847971852
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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