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Paper, 'The use of the pendulum watches at sea' by [William] Brouncker

Reference number: CLP/3i/15

Date: 17th century

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Brouncker provides details about how pendulum watches should be used at sea and provides a method for making a diary of results.

Subject: Navigation / Scientific Equipment

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CLP/3i/15
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17th century
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Ink on paper
Page extent
3 pages
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Manuscript

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William Brouncker

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William Brouncker, Paper, 'The use of the pendulum watches at sea' by [William] Brouncker, 17th century, CLP/3i/15, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_3i_15/paper-the-use-of-the-pendulum-watches-at-sea-by-william-brouncker, accessed on 22 January 2025

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    Dates: 1592-1741

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