The British Mariner's Assistant: A Practical Introduction To Finding The Longitude At Sea, By Lunar Observations (1817)

by Thomas Evans

Book Overview

""The British Mariner's Assistant"" is a practical guidebook written by Thomas Evans in 1817, aimed at helping British sailors navigate the seas by using lunar observations to determine their longitude. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive introduction to the process of finding longitude at sea, including step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and tables. It covers topics such as the lunar distance method, the use of sextants and chronometers,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167174658
• ISBN13: 9781167174650
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"