| Description | Table of daily meteorological observations kept aboard HMS Britomart in the Atlantic Ocean. Columns record: barometer and thermometer readings at 8.00am, 2.00pm and 8.00pm [but with omissions], sea water temperature at 2.00pm, hygrometer readings [again with omissions - 'Being occupied with astronomical observations I lost the Hygrometer at the proper time'], ship's position by latitude and longitude, wind direction and strength, weather and general remarks. The ship was anchored at Santa Cruz, Tenerife, 16-19 March.
Headed [p.1]: 'Meteorological Journal HMS Britomart March 1838. Crossing the Atlantic towards Rio Janeiro, kept by C. Pasco, Mate'. Endorsed [p.2]: 'Britomart Meteorological Journal March 1838' and in red ink 'Recd. 23 June'. Stamped: 'Hydrog: Office 5 AU 40'. |