When was it published?

December 27, 1765 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Foreign News December 27, 1765

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Scientific Discovery, Navigation Invention

Q: What keywords are associated?

Harrison, Time Keeper, Board Of Longitude, Longitude Discovery, Certificate, Prize Money

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

The Board of Longitude inspected Mr. Harrison's time-keeper, found it satisfactory, and resolved to grant him a certificate upon delivery of the device and three prior time-keepers to the public, entitling him to 7,500 pounds to complete the 10,000-pound longitude prize.

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A board of longitude was held to inspect and receive the explanation of Mr. Harrison's time-keeper, when he was acquainted that the commissioners were satisfied that he had made a full discovery of his machine to the gentlemen appointed by them for that purpose, and that it was by them resolved to grant him their certificate, upon his delivering up his watch, and three other time-keepers, before made, as the property and for the use of the public, a formal instrument of which is now drawing up. By virtue of the above-mentioned certificate Mr. Harrison will receive the further sum of 7500l. compleating the first 10,000l. for the discovery of the longitude.

What sub-type of article is it?

Scientific Discovery Navigation Invention

What keywords are associated?

Harrison Time Keeper Board Of Longitude Longitude Discovery Certificate Prize Money

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Harrison

Foreign News Details

Key Persons

Mr. Harrison

Outcome

commissioners satisfied with discovery; grant certificate upon delivering watch and three other time-keepers as public property; receives further 7500l., completing first 10,000l. for longitude discovery.

Event Details

A board of longitude held to inspect and receive explanation of Mr. Harrison's time-keeper; acquainted that commissioners satisfied he made full discovery to appointed gentlemen; resolved to grant certificate upon delivering up his watch and three other time-keepers before made, as property and for use of the public; formal instrument now drawing up.