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25 October 1768
A Gentle breeze and Clear weather. With a moist air. Soon after sun Rise found the Variation of the Compass to be 2°.. 24' West being the mean result of severl very good Azimuths. this was just before we crossed the line in Longitude of 29°.. 29' West from Greenwich. We also try'd the Deping Needle belonging to the Royal Society and found the North point to dep 26° below the Horizon, but this instrument cannot be used at sea to
Concepts in South Seas Companion: azimuth Parties in South Seas Companion: Royal Society Cultural Artefacts in South Seas Companion: dipping needle
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