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Reference numberMA/217
Previous numbersMA.217
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TitleMeteorological observations kept on board the training ship of the Marine Society [HMS Solebay], author unknown
CreatorThe Marine Society (founded 1756); British charity for training recruits to the Royal Navy and Merchant Marine
Date1 January-31 December 1821
DescriptionMeteorological observations on board the Marine Society training vessel, formerly H.M.S. 'Solebay' moored at Deptford, England. Two sets of readings per day, at 8.00am and 4.00pm.. Columns for day and date, observation times, thermometer [in degrees] and barometer [in inches], wind direction and weather.

Headed [p.1, front cover]: 'Meteorological Journal kept on board the Marine Society's Ship The Solebay for the year 1821'. Stamped 'The Royal Society of London'.
Extent16p. [including paper cover]
FormatManuscript
Physical descriptionInk on paper.
Dimensions475x338mm.
Access statusOpen
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