Record

RefNoMA/81/1
Previous numbersMA.81
LevelItem
TitleMeteorological observations on board the ship William Canynges, by James Walter Fairholme
CreatorFairholme; James Walter (1821-1847); British naval officer
Date19-22 April 1842
DescriptionObservations made aboard the brig William Canynges, en route from Cape Coast Castle, Gold Coast [Ghana] to Bristol, England, from 3.00pm on 19 April 1842, to 9.00am on 22 April 1842. From 21 April, the records are kept hourly from 7.00am to 6.00am on 22 April. Columns for: date and time of observation, dry bulb and wet bulb thermometer readings, temperature of water [largely blank], position of vessel by latitude and longitude, and general weather remarks.

Headed [p.1]: 'Meteorological Observations. Taken on board the Brig William Canynges...' Signed 'J.W. Fairholme'. Endorsed [p.4]: 'Meteorological April Term 1842'.
Extent4p. [pp.2-3 blank]
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
Dimensions325x205mm.
AccessStatusOpen
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