Record

Reference numberMA/118
Previous numbersMA.118
LevelFile
TitleMeteorological observations at Cape Lakka, Paxos [Greece], by Domenico Vita
CreatorVita; Domenico (fl.1840s); Italian [?] lighthouse keeper
Date1 May 1839-31 January 1840
DescriptionHourly meteorological observations made at Lakka lighthouse, on Paxos, in the Ionian Islands, from 1.00am to 12.00 midnight on daily forms printed in English and Italian. Columns for hour, wind direction and force, barometer and thermometer readings, with general remarks.

Each sheet is inscribed: 'Faro di Lacca, Paxo....[with the date]. Signed [pp.1-4]: 'Domenico Vita, Custade del Faro di Lacca' [Domenico Vita, keeper of the Lakka lighthouse] and thereafter simply 'Custade'.
LanguageItalian
English
Extent259p.
FormatPrinted
Manuscript
Physical descriptionInk on paper
Dimensions178x221mm.
Access statusOpen
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