4 results filtered with: Adams, John, approximately 1730-approximately 1800
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The description and use of a new much-improved sinical quadrant, whereby, A Person knowing Addition and Subtraction only, may learn, in Six Hours, to allow for Variation and Lee-Way, &c. Also, determine the Longitude at Sea, and keep a regular Journal of a Voyage to any Part of the World. This Instrument is equally useful in Altimetry, Surveying, &c. for taking Altitudes, and determining right angled Triangles. Invented by John Adams, at the Academy, In Brook-Street, Ratcliff; And Made by Richard Rust, Mathematical-Instrument-Maker, St. Catherine's, London.
Adams, John, approximately 1730-approximately 1800.Date: MDCCLXXXI. [1781]- Books
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The seaman's guide and new coaster's companion. In two parts. Part I. Coasting directions from London through all the different channels of the River Thames, both up and down, to the Orkneys and Shetland Islands. The North Sea, the Cattegat, the Sound, the Gulph of Finland, the British and Bristol Channels, including all the Harbours, with the Coast of Wales, and the Islands of Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney, &c. By John Chandler, of Orford, Pilot, and late Master in the Royal Navy. Part II. The courses by the compass, and distances from place to place, for all the coasts of Europe, and many of Africa and Asia: With the Variation laid down as observed in the Year 1780. Also the Distances, in Miles, from London to the principal Ports in Great-Britain, Ireland, the East Part of France, Flanders, Holland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, throughout the Baltic, and the Mediterranean. By John Diston, Pilot, from the Trinity-House. With the addition of an improved and corrected tide-table, And an easy Method of finding the Epact, the Moon's Age, and the Day of New Moon, Communicated by Mr. John Adams.
Chandler, John.Date: M.DCC.LXXXVIII. [1788]- Books
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The seaman's guide and new coaster's companion. Containing, Part I. Coasting Directions from London through all the different Channels of the River Thames, both up and down; the Orkney and Shetland Islands; North Sea, Cattegat, Sound, Baltic, Gulph of Finland, and White Sea; the British and Bristol Channels, including all the Harbours, with the Coast of Wales, and the Islands of Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney, &c. Part II. The Courses by the Compass, and Distances from Place to Place, for all the Coasts of Europe, and many of Africa and Asia: With the Variation. Also the Distances, in Miles, from London to the principal Ports in Great-Britain, Ireland, the East Part of France, Flanders, Holland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, throughout the Baltic, and the Mediterranean. To which is added, an improved and corrected tide-table, And an easy Method of finding the Epact, the Moon's Age, and the Day of New Moon. The tenth edition, considerably enlarged and improved. By John Chandler, of Orford, Pilot; John Diston, Pilot; John Adams, of Edmonton, Teacher of Navigation and Mathematics; and many other experienced masters and pilots.
Chandler, John.Date: M,DCCXCV. [1795]- Books
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The seaman's guide and new coaster's companion. In two parts. Part I. Coasting directions from London through all the different channels of the River Thames, both up and down, to the Orkneys and Shetland Islands. The North Sea, the Cattecat, the Sound, the Gulph of Finland, the British and Bristol Channels, including all the Harbours, with the Coast of Wales, and the Islands of Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney, &c. By John Chandler, of Orford, Pilot, and late Master in the Royal Navy. Part II. The courses by the compass, and distances from place to place, for all the coasts of Europe, and many of Africa and Asia: With the Variation laid down as observed in the Year 1788. Also the Distances, in Miles, from London to the principal Ports in Great-Britain, Ireland, the East Part of France, Flanders, Holland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, throughout the Baltic, and the Mediterranean. By John Diston, Pilot, from the Trinity-House. With the addition of an improved and corrected tide-table, And an easy Method of finding the Epact, the Moon's Age, and the Day of New Moon, Communicated by Mr. John Adams.
Chandler, John.Date: M.DCC.XCII. [1792]