| RefNo | MA/331/5 |
| Previous numbers | MA.332 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Meteorological observations at Salthouse Dock, Liverpool, England, by S Frankland, John Garniss, and William White |
| Creator | Frankland; S (fl.1820s-1830s); British dock master |
| Garniss; John (fl.1820s-1830s); British dock master |
| White; William (fl.1820s-1830s); British dock master |
| Date | 1 July 1827-31 August 1835 |
| Description | Daily meteorological records, with records of tides, kept at the Salthouse Dock, Liverpool, by successive dock masters. Columns for: date, tides [M and E, presumably morning and evening], hours, height of tide in feet and inches, wind direction, barometer, thermometer and general weather remarks.
Entries for 1 July 1827-30 September 1830 are signed by S Frankland [pp.1-74]; entries for 1 December 1830-28 February 1833 are signed by John Garniss [pp.79-132]; entries for 1 March 1833-31 August 1835 are signed by William White [pp.133-192]. Verso pages are often blank, but entries by Garniss extend to those pages. Pages with entries by White are usually addressed to 'Jesse Hartley Esqr.'.
Each sheet is headed: 'Meteorological Register for the Port of Liverpool.' and inscribed 'Salthouse Dock'. |
| Extent | 192p. [verso pages often blank] |
| Format | Printed |
| Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Dimensions | 435x271mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |