Sea Clocks

Sea Clocks The Story of Longitude

Paperback (01 Sep 2008)

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Publisher's Synopsis

John Harrison worked tirelessly for over 40 years to create a perfect clock, so that sailors could accurately work out their location at sea. Illustrated throughout, Borden's story highlights the drama, disappointments and successes that filled Harrison's quest to invent the perfect sea clock.

Book information

ISBN: 9781906367107
Publisher: National Maritime Museum
Imprint: National Maritime Museum
Pub date:
DEWEY: 527.2092
DEWEY edition: 22
Number of pages: 48
Weight: 228g
Height: 252mm
Width: 202mm
Spine width: 5mm