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Commonplace workbook kept by William Spink, RN, including mathematical calculations and methods for calculating at sea, 1697-1705 (paper, ink)
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Commonplace workbook kept by William Spink, RN, including mathematical calculations and methods for calculating at sea, 1697-1705 (paper, ink)
7342539 Commonplace workbook kept by William Spink, RN, including mathematical calculations and methods for calculating at sea, 1697-1705 (paper, ink) by Spink, William (17th-18th century); 53.8x32.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Spink
Includes mathermatical problems, plain sailing calculations, reduction of time, a page of hand drawn flag standards, calculations for gunners, astronomical calculations. There is an observation on 15 May 1686 involving a Mr Butty and two other men running very fast on an otherwise deserted and uninhabited island. They ran up a hill and away from sight. This was observed whilst William Spink and others were on an island [Strom Bloe?] hunting for wild rabbits. The volume has William Spink his book 1697 and at another point William Spink his book 1705 written within. It is illustrated throughout with examples of ships, flags, castles, men holding standards and numerous calculation tables and charts.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This print showcases the Commonplace workbook kept by William Spink, RN, dating back to 1697-1705. The intricate details of this historical document reveal a wealth of mathematical calculations and methods for calculating at sea, providing a fascinating glimpse into the world of navigation during that time period.
As we delve into the pages of Spink's workbook, we are transported to an era where sailors relied on their knowledge of mathematics to navigate the vast oceans. From plain sailing calculations to reduction of time techniques, every page is filled with meticulous notes and diagrams that highlight the importance of precision in maritime navigation.
One particularly intriguing observation recorded in this workbook recounts an encounter with Mr Butty and two other men on a deserted island in 1686. As they ran up a hill and disappeared from sight, Spink and his companions were left puzzled by this mysterious event - a reminder of the unpredictable nature of life at sea.
With its hand-drawn flag standards, illustrations of ships, castles, and calculation tables scattered throughout its pages, William Spink's Commonplace workbook is not just a practical tool for seafarers but also a work of art in itself. This remarkable piece offers us a rare insight into the challenges faced by sailors navigating uncharted waters centuries ago.
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