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Page 453
... Latitude by observation of the Meridian Altitude of the Sun , Moon , and Star , Longitude by Chronometer , and to work an Amplitude . 3. That he understands and can explain the use of the Sextant , and Azimuth Compass , and the mode of ...
... Latitude by observation of the Meridian Altitude of the Sun , Moon , and Star , Longitude by Chronometer , and to work an Amplitude . 3. That he understands and can explain the use of the Sextant , and Azimuth Compass , and the mode of ...
Page 458
... Longitude by Chronometer . Nautical Instruments . To explain and use the Sextant , Azimuth Compass , Artificial ... time with the following ratings in H. M. ships , as follows : - And we find his professional knowledge to be- In ...
... Longitude by Chronometer . Nautical Instruments . To explain and use the Sextant , Azimuth Compass , Artificial ... time with the following ratings in H. M. ships , as follows : - And we find his professional knowledge to be- In ...
Page 462
... Latitude by the Meridional Altitudes of the Sun , Moon , and Stars . Also by Double Altitude and the Pole Star . III . Also , if he can Observe and Work out the Longitude by Chronometer , and find and apply the Error and Rate of the ...
... Latitude by the Meridional Altitudes of the Sun , Moon , and Stars . Also by Double Altitude and the Pole Star . III . Also , if he can Observe and Work out the Longitude by Chronometer , and find and apply the Error and Rate of the ...
Page 464
... Longitude by Chronometer By altitude of Sun By altitude of Moon or Stars 4. - To find variation of Compass By altitude of Sun and Compass bearing - By time at ship noted and Compass bearing By Amplitude 5. - To find Latitude By double ...
... Longitude by Chronometer By altitude of Sun By altitude of Moon or Stars 4. - To find variation of Compass By altitude of Sun and Compass bearing - By time at ship noted and Compass bearing By Amplitude 5. - To find Latitude By double ...
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