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Re: Simple celestial navigation in 1897
From: Frank Reed CT
Date: 2006 Mar 4, 00:58 EST
From: Frank Reed CT
Date: 2006 Mar 4, 00:58 EST
Regarding the navigation of the Charles W. Morgan in 1896-97, George H wrote: "So I wonder whether that statement is based on a biased sample of navigationally backward or ultra-conservative mariners; such as, perhaps, American whaling vessels. " I forgot to mention a bit of trivia. John Layton, master of the vessel and navigator, too, was a British citizen --a New Zealander. American whaling crews in this era were drawn from every corner of the globe, especially islands. Only 5 out or more than 50 crewmembers could list the US as their birthplace. First or second mate on several voyages in this period was George Christian, a native of Norfolk Island in the Pacific. His great grandfather was one of the first settlers on Pitcairn Island and a bit of a rabble-rouser. -FER 42.0N 87.7W, or 41.4N 72.1W. www.HistoricalAtlas.com/lunars
