Thermometrical journal, 1803

Mss.551.5.P86

Date: 1803 | Size: 1 volume(s), 1 volume, 40 p.

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Abstract

This journal was kept on a voyage from the Downs to the Capes of Delaware on board the ship Three Sisters, 26 June-20 August, 1803. The volume includes "Observations on the storm glass," made on the same voyage. The storm glass, with an explanation of its use, and the journal of observations are at the American Philosophical Society.

Background note

William Poyntell was a Philadelphia bookseller.

Collection Information

Physical description

1 volume, 40 p.

Provenance

Presented by William Poyntell, 1803; accessioned, 1900.

Early American History Note

William Poyntell kept this thermometric journal during his voyage from England to Delaware in 1803.

Indexing Terms

Genre(s)

Meteorological Data
Meteorological records.
Scientific Data

Subject(s)

Meteorology.
Science and technology
Temperature measurements.