Homepage

Record

Reference numberNLB/14/506
Alternative reference numberNLB/14 p287
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter from Robert William Frederick Harrison, to William Henry Mahoney Christie, Fellow of the Royal Society, Astronomer Royal
Date22 March 1897
DescriptionThe Committee much regretted Christie's absence on Friday from the meeting on the subject of the unification of time at sea, and directed Harrison to communicate the following resolution which they decided to adopt as their report to the Council, but which they desired Christie to see before it went to Council.

The resolution is quoted as follows: 'The Committee report that as there is a great diversity of opinion amongst astronomers and sailors as to the advisability of the adoption of civil reckoning for astronomical purposes, and as it is impossible to carry out such a change in the 'Natuical Almanac' for the year 1901, they do not recommend that the Royal Society should at present take any steps in support of the suggested change of reckoning'.
Extent1p
Access statusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA6998Christie; Sir; William Henry Mahoney (1845 - 1922)1845 - 1922
Add to My Items
    Papers of Elsie Widdowson and Robert McCance

    Papers of Elsie Widdowson and Robert McCance

    Useful Links

    Collection highlights

    Browse the records of some of our collections, which cover all branches of science and date from the 12th century onwards. These include the published works of Fellows of the Royal Society, personal papers of eminent scientists, letters and manuscripts sent to the Society or presented at meetings, and administrative records documenting the Society's activities since our foundation in 1660.

    The mammals of Australia
    The mammals of Australia
    Papers of Howard Florey
    Papers of Howard Florey
    Classified Papers
    Classified Papers
    Botanical paintings by Jacob van Huysum and William Sartorius
    Botanical paintings by Jacob van Huysum and William Sartorius
    Browse Collections

    The Royal Society

    The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of
    the world's most eminent scientists and is the
    oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
    Registered charity number 207043

    Website design ©CalmView



    CONTACT US

    + 44 207 451 2500
    (Lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00. Excludes bank holidays)

    6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

    Email Us →

    SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe to our newsletters to be updated with the
    latest news on innovation, events, articles and reports.

    Subscribe →

    © CalmView