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John Harrison and the Quest for Longitude
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John Harrison and the Quest for Longitude

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Following one of the most inspiring and fascinating stories linked to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, this book centres on the life and achievements of John Harrison - designer and builder of the first accurate marine chronometers.

Inspired by the official prize offered in 1714 to anyone who could solve the problem of finding longitudinal position at sea, Harrison produced his four famous ‘H’ timepieces. In doing so, he helped revolutionise sea travel, saving many thousands of lives.

John Harrison and the Quest for Longitude is the intriguing account of one man driven by the need to solve one of the greatest practical problems of his time.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
National Maritime Museum
Country
United Kingdom
Date
28 February 2023
Pages
128
ISBN
9781906367992

Following one of the most inspiring and fascinating stories linked to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, this book centres on the life and achievements of John Harrison - designer and builder of the first accurate marine chronometers.

Inspired by the official prize offered in 1714 to anyone who could solve the problem of finding longitudinal position at sea, Harrison produced his four famous ‘H’ timepieces. In doing so, he helped revolutionise sea travel, saving many thousands of lives.

John Harrison and the Quest for Longitude is the intriguing account of one man driven by the need to solve one of the greatest practical problems of his time.

Read More
Format
Hardback
Publisher
National Maritime Museum
Country
United Kingdom
Date
28 February 2023
Pages
128
ISBN
9781906367992

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