Key Information
Reference code
K/PP119/4/6
Title
Volume of notes on navigation by Francis Harrison, [1757]
Date(s)
- [1757] (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Scope and content
Manuscript folio volume by Francis Harrison, formerly a pupil of Christ's Hospital, entitled, 'The elements of navigation', comprising mathematical tables with problems, including trigonometry, estimation of distances, oblique sailing, reckoning of longitude, compass variation, astronomical observations. With tables, colour charts and illustrations of sailing vessels. 1 volume
General Information
Name of creator
([1770]-1838)