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  <dc:title>Letter from William Hamilton, St Helens, to [The Royal Society Krakatoa Committee]</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Forwarding an extract from the log book of ship Andgowan, Captain Isbister, spanning August 26-29th 1883, in response to an advertisement for observation information. Details observed include a bright sky at sunset, with the sun appearing red through a surrounding mist; Captain having to sail through a large quantity of pumice stone; considerable pumice dust fell on board at night; light rainfall including greenish matter; and pumice dust floating on the surface of the sea.

Specific coordinates mentioned:

Lat 5. 535
Long 85.186

This letter shares similarities with MS/516/6/3.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>26 August 1883</dc:date>
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