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John Harrison (1693-1776). Inventor of the marine chronometer in 1757, (20th century). Artist: Thomas King.

John Harrison (1693-1776). Inventor of the marine chronometer in 1757, (20th century). Artist: Thomas King.

2-640-701 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

John Harrison, (1693-1776). Inventor of the marine chronometer in 1757, (20th century). A self-educated English carpenter and clockmaker who invented the marine chronometer, solving the problem of calculating longitude while at sea. He was awarded a government prize for its accuracy ater sea trials.

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Creator
  1. Thomas King, attributed to: British: Artist
Subject
  1. John Harrison: British: Inventor, horologist
People Related
  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer
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  1. Photograph
Picture Type
  1. Portrait
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2536x3100
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  1. MEGX6
  1. 0370004276
  1. 2-640-701
  1. 2640701
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