Harrison's H4 Longitude Clock is Running!

[Ken Coit]

Check it out at the link below. The watch that won the longitude prize is ticking away once again.


Ken Coit
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Sailing from: Beaufort, NC



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[Ed Roberts]

I see that Dava Sobel's wonderful book, "Longitude" the story of Harrison's life, is now available on Amazon in paperback for under $10. Highly recommended.

[Ken Coit]

I have both editions. The second edition is much better illustrated.

We visited the observatory at Greenwich several years ago. I was quite amused as I meandered about the museum where Harrison's various attempts are displayed. He tried at least three fairly large mechanisms before hitting on the large watch that won the prize. I looked everywhere for the winning mechanism, thinking it would also be large, only to discover that it was the somewhat oversized pocket watch. He had quite a fight to win and collect that prize.

Ken

I see that Dava Sobel's wonderful book, "Longitude" the story of Harrison's life, is now available on Amazon in paperback for under $10. Highly recommended.

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[Mike Raehl]

I read "Longitude" about a year ago... It probably was the virus that re-infected me with the sailing bug. That, plus a little small boat sailing last summer resulted in the purchase of Roberta Jane II in November; and, today spent at the marina sanding her bottom in preparation for new anti-fouling paint. And tonight, my reading the Cape Dory board with by sailing hat on. Highly recommend "Longitude" but read it at your own risk.
Mike Raehl
TY Weekender #1958
Home Port: Piermont, NY on the Hudson River



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