Recording tide gauge by John English, 1850

Made:
1850
Recording tide gauge by John English, 1850

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Recording tide gauge by John English, 1850, from Lowestoft Harbour

Details

Category:
Geophysics
Object Number:
1926-775
Measurements:
overall: 765 mm x 790 mm x 490 mm,
type:
tide recorder
credit:
British Railways Board Records Office

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