| RefNo | MA/394/3 |
| Previous numbers | MA.394.2 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Magnetic observations made at various locations in Singapore and Sarawak [Malaysia], by Charles Morgan Elliot |
| Creator | Elliot; Charles Morgan (1815-1852); British army officer and engineer |
| Date | 23 October-5 December 1842 |
| Description | Tables of magnetic variations and compative intensities. These include [p.1-2] azimuth sightings at Sarawak, 7 November and 5 December 1842; at Santon diamond mines, 11 November 1842 [p.3]; intensity comparisons between Sarawak and Singapore, 'with the large magnets'; comparative horizontal intensity between Sarawak and Singapore, with various magnets, [p.4-5]; horizontal intensity from vibrations of Hamsteen's needles [pp.5-6]; observations for magnetic variation taken at the mouth of the Sepang River, 23 October 1842 [p.7]; magnetic variation observations at the Santo diamond mines, 10-11 November 1842.
Signed [p.6]: 'C M Elliot Lt. Engrs'. |
| Extent | 8p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Dimensions | 330x205mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA2915 | Elliot; Charles Morgan (1815 - 1852) | 1815 - 1852 |