| RefNo | MA/350/27 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Tidal observations made at Prince of Wales Island [Penang Island], Malaysia, signed by T G [Thomas Glanville] Taylor |
| Creator | Taylor; Thomas Glanville (1804-1848); British astronomer |
| Date | 29 December 1843-26 April 1844 |
| Description | Tables of tidal records, with columns for date, times and heights [in feet and inches] of low and high water at morning tide and evening tide, with ranges. With wind direction, and rain in inches. There are only partial records for the periods 5-11 January and 18-25 January 1844, with the explanations: 'The curves are not continuous evidently some obstruction in the machinery' and 'Some obstruction in the machinery has prevented low water being marked'.
Headed [p.1]: 'Abstract of Tidal Curves registered at Penang from 29 Decr. 1843 to 26 April 1844'. Repeated [p.7] with the signature 'T.G. Taylor U.C. Astr.' [Thomas Glanville Taylor]. |
| Extent | 8p. [p.8 blank]. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper. |
| Dimensions | 338x210mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7303 | Taylor; Thomas Glanville (1804 - 1848) | 1804 - 1848 |