Record

RefNoMA/256/2
Previous numbersMA.257
LevelFile
TitleMagnetic and meteorological observations made from Port Louis, Falkland Islands visited by HMS Erebus, by [James Clark Ross?]
CreatorRoss; Sir James Clark (1800-1862); polar explorer
Date18 April-26 November 1842
DescriptionAbstracts of daily observations and term-day observations, by month, made at Port Louis, Berkeley Sound, East Falkland Island. These tables record readings of: declination, horizontal, and vertical force magnetometers, with associated thermometers; uncorrected and corrected barometer and attached thermometer; wet and dry bulb thermometers, with sums and means.
Extent244p. [multiple blank or unused pages]
FormatPrinted
Manuscript
PhysicalDescriptionHalf bound in read leather, blue cloth boards. Gilded inscriptions to spine: 'Abstract Book 2 H.M. Ship Erebus'. Typed paper label to top of spine: 'Met. Arch. 257'. Inner front board has an engraved paper label: 'Wm. H. Allen & Co. Booksellers, Publishers & Importers of Oriental Works; 7 Leadenhall Street. Maps, Charts, Stationary &c.'.
Dimensions395x256mm.
AccessStatusOpen
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