| RefNo | MA/256/8 |
| Previous numbers | MA.259 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Magnetic and navigational observations made at Simon's Bay, South Africa, and at sea aboard by HMS Erebus [?], by [James Clark Ross?] |
| Creator | Ross; Sir James Clark (1800-1862); polar explorer |
| Date | 19 March-11 August 1840 |
| Description | Various tables made at the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, the Simon's Bay locations variously noted as Admiral's Jetty, the Block House, and H.M.S. Erebus and H.M.S. Melville [pp.1-7]. These include 'Sights for time', 'Circumeridian altitudes', and rates of chronometers. Afterwards, there are a series of magneric and temperature observations at sea, by latitude and longitude.
The paper cover is inscribed in ink: 'Cape'. There are two inserted sheets: one with a note initialled 'JCR' [James Clark Ross]; another headed 'Private notes' on natural history and minerals. |
| Extent | 30p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink and pencil on paper |
| Dimensions | 327x210mm. |
| Place origin | Simon's Bay, South Africa |
| Origin coordinates | -34.193333, 18.433333 |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7948 | Ross; Sir; James Clark (1800 - 1862); polar explorer | 1800 - 1862 |