| RefNo | MA/2/1 |
| Previous numbers | MA.2 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Tidal tables kept at St. James's Bay, St. Helena, by Fearon Fallows |
| Creator | Fallows; Fearon (1788-1831); British astronomer |
| Date | 1 October 1826-28 February 1827 |
| Description | Daily tidal observations, containing two sets of data [for highs and lows] per day. With columns for: date; Moon's age; times of high and low water, rise of tide and interval; the Moon passing meridian, apparent diameter and 1/2 diameter, and sets of declinations at high water; with conditions of surf, weather, wind and general remarks.
There is a drawing and description of the tide gauge employed [p.1]. With a note in red ink: 'With Pro. F. 54. 1828. From Mr. Fallows' letter to Mr. Barrow Jany. 1o/27'. Stamp of the Hydrographical Office.
The verso sheets are numbered 1-8 and variously endorsed and inscribed, including: in pencil [p.2] 'This is the original from St. Helena; - I have a copy. F.F.'; and in ink [p.4] 'Observations on the Tides November 1826. Presented to the Royal Society by the Rev. Fearon Fallows through the hands of Dr. Young. Lieut. Johnson. Abstract printed in 27 Jan.' |
| Extent | 16p. [numbered 1-8, rectos contain data, verso pages contain endorsements only] |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Dimensions | 602x484mm. [sheets 1-6]; 484x586mm. [sheets 7-8] |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA4556 | Fallows; Fearon (1789 - 1831); astronomer | 1789 - 1831 |