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A magnificently thorough, enlightening, and entertaining response to
my question by the NavList! Thanks all!

Greg

On May 6, 10:10�am, Greg Rudzinski  wrote:
> � � �When a time tick or other master reference is not available then
> by what means can a navigator at sea use to determine whether a
> chronometer is maintaining a consistent rate. If two chronometers are
> carried then an inconsistency between the two would suggest a problem
> but then which chronometer is at fault? How about a third chronometer
> to help the navigator determine which chronometer is behaving badly.
> Carrying three chronometers does triple the chances of one going down
> but since quartz watches are cheap why not carry three?
>
> Greg
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