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Re: Transcription of Worsley's Log
From: Brad Morris
Date: 2009 Mar 10, 15:27 -0700
From: Brad Morris
Date: 2009 Mar 10, 15:27 -0700
Hi George I had yet one more look at the pocket watch chronometer. You are 100% correct. There is no doubt now regarding which chronometer he used, which was the Smith and Son Chronometer 192-262, just like the log states. Sorted! Further the UK National Maritime Museum's boxed Mercer chronometer is clearly NOT the one used on the journey. It may have been used on other parts of the expedition or for raising funds, but it wasn't used on the journey of the Caird. I would hope that the NMM will re-title the Mercer chronometer to be something other than "used on the boat journey". They have a very weak case now. Nice detective work! Best Regards Brad --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Navigation List archive: www.fer3.com/arc To post, email NavList@fer3.com To , email NavList-@fer3.com -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
