October 2004
Marine Barometer, mahogany, internal V-shaped
case with round-top
Nairne and Blunt, London, England, ca 1780
Gift of Joel Barlow
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Edward Nairne constructed what
was probably the first marine barometer with a
constricted tube for the second voyage of Captain
James Cook's (1772-1775). Based on the contemporary
descriptions and illustrations researchers believe
that this instrument may have traveled with Cook
during his third voyage (1776-1779). |
For more information, e-mail collections@mariner.org.
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