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... observations determined , 153 ; notice of a tide , 154 . CHAPTER VII . A MIDSHIPMAN'S NARRATIVE ( continued ) . Ships put to sea , 155 ; examining the edge of the ice , 156 ; aggravating irregularities of the pack , 157 ; an ocean of ...
... observations determined , 153 ; notice of a tide , 154 . CHAPTER VII . A MIDSHIPMAN'S NARRATIVE ( continued ) . Ships put to sea , 155 ; examining the edge of the ice , 156 ; aggravating irregularities of the pack , 157 ; an ocean of ...
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... observe , and report on , the nature and state of the polar pack . Hudson subsequently made two more voyages to the arctic regions , one for the discovery of a north - east , and the other of a north - west passage . He was foully ...
... observe , and report on , the nature and state of the polar pack . Hudson subsequently made two more voyages to the arctic regions , one for the discovery of a north - east , and the other of a north - west passage . He was foully ...
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... the north of 78 ° , and is admirable in one respect , because in it , is the greatest variation of the compasse of any part of the world known . " By good observations in this 56 RETURN OF BAFFIN . [ CHAP . high latitude.
... the north of 78 ° , and is admirable in one respect , because in it , is the greatest variation of the compasse of any part of the world known . " By good observations in this 56 RETURN OF BAFFIN . [ CHAP . high latitude.
Page 56
... observations , the lateness of the season obliged him to steer to the southward . He reached After England in safety on the 30th of August , and anchored off Dover . This voyage of Baffin must ever be regarded as a memorable achievement ...
... observations , the lateness of the season obliged him to steer to the southward . He reached After England in safety on the 30th of August , and anchored off Dover . This voyage of Baffin must ever be regarded as a memorable achievement ...
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... observation of the sun , a little before you enter the Pole ; for by finding in or near what meridian it is , or upon what part of the ship it bears , whether on head or stern , or starboard or lar- board , you may measure Time near ...
... observation of the sun , a little before you enter the Pole ; for by finding in or near what meridian it is , or upon what part of the ship it bears , whether on head or stern , or starboard or lar- board , you may measure Time near ...
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