The Marine Chronometer: Its History and Development

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Marine Chronometer: Its History and Development
Authors and Contributors      By (author) John Cronin
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:112
Dimensions(mm): Height 242,Width 172
Category/GenreAntique clocks, watches and musical boxes
ISBN/Barcode 9781847971852
ClassificationsDewey:681.118
Audience
General
Illustrations Halftones, color; Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publication Date 30 June 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Maritime chronometers are rare and precious items, crafted with care and precision, to provide an accurate means of measuring time and determining longitude at sea. Developed in the eighteenth century, these beautiful instruments were produced for the next two hundred years to the same design, and played a significant role in the growth of maritime trade, ultimately helping to shape the world as we know it today. In The Marine Chronometer, the author explains the workings of the chronometer and highlights some of the most significant makers and provides hints for maintenance. Topics covered include: -The problem of longitude -The early sea clocks -Developments in France and England -The mechanism of the chronometer -Caring for chronometers AUTHOR John Cronin studied horology at Bradford Technical College, where he was awarded a gold medal and a British Horological Institute prize for the national exams, before being elected to Fellowship of the Institute. John was the winner of the 1994 Artist Craftsman competition of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers and is now closely involved with ICON [the Institute of Conservation]. He is one of just ten horologists who have gained accreditation with the institute as professional conservators, and is the only member specializing in chronometer work. SALES POINTS . Provides a comprehensive history of this intriguing piece of navigational equipment . An invaluable reference work for maritime history enthusiasts and clock collectors . Explains the working of the chronometer and provides hints for care and maintenance . Superbly illustrated with 146 colour photographs . John Cronin is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute and is one of only ten horologists with the Institute of Conservation ILLUSTRATIONS 146 colour photos *

Author Biography

John Cronin studied horology at Bradford Technical College, where he was awarded a gold medal and a British Horological Institute prize for the national exams, before being elected to Fellowship of the Institute. John was the winner of the 1994 Artist Craftsman competition of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers and is now closely involved with ICON [the Institute of Conservation]. He is one of just ten horologists who have gained accreditation with the institute as professional conservators, and is the ony member specializing in chronometer work. Resident - Cambridgeshire