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The Marine Chronometer: Its History and Development by John Cronin (Hardcover, 2010)
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Maritime chronometers are rare and precious items, crafted with care and precision, to provide an accurate means of measuring time and determining longitude at sea. Developed in the eighteenth century, these beautiful instruments were produced for the next two hundred years to the same design, and played a significant role in the growth of maritime trade, ultimately helping to shape the world as we know it today. In The Marine Chronometer, the author explains the workings of the chronometer and highlights some of the most significant makers and provides hints for maintenance. Topics covered include: -The problem of longitude -The early sea clocks -Developments in France and England -The mechanism of the chronometer -Caring for chronometers AUTHOR John Cronin studied horology at Bradford Technical College, where he was awarded a gold medal and a British Horological Institute prize for the national exams, before being elected to Fellowship of the Institute. John was the winner of the 1994 Artist Craftsman competition of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers and is now closely involved with ICON [the Institute of Conservation]. He is one of just ten horologists who have gained accreditation with the institute as professional conservators, and is the only member specializing in chronometer work. SALES POINTS . Provides a comprehensive history of this intriguing piece of navigational equipment . An invaluable reference work for maritime history enthusiasts and clock collectors . Explains the working of the chronometer and provides hints for care and maintenance . Superbly illustrated with 146 colour photographs . John Cronin is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute and is one of only ten horologists with the Institute of Conservation ILLUSTRATIONS 146 colour photos *Product Identifiers
PublisherT.H.E. Crowood Press LTD
ISBN-139781847971852
eBay Product ID (ePID)92723070
Product Key Features
Number of Pages112 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameThe Marine Chronometer: Its History and Development
Publication Year2010
SubjectEngineering & Technology, History
TypeTextbook
AuthorJohn Cronin
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height242 mm
Item Weight455 g
Item Width172 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorJohn Cronin
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- 01 May, 2019
The Marine Chronometer, its history and developement.
A very good book for those interested in marine chronometers, as indeed, I am. Not to be confused with a similar book under the same title. It is nevertheless informative and educational and very well written. Although the subject is complex this book serves as an introduction with many illustrations and much imformation as possible in a book of few pages. I recommend it highly.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 05 Nov, 2019
John Cronin
Good little book. Doesn’t take long to read but succinct with diagrams and brief guide on how to look after your Chronometer.Verified purchase: Yes
