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Marine chronometer

technology Maturity 11-13

A ship needs a special clock. This clock tells the time very well. It helps sailors find their way. It keeps the ship safe at sea. Can you imagine a clock on a boat?

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File:Chronometer of Jeremy Thacker.jpg
Chronometer of Jeremy Thacker.jpg
File:Henry Sully clock with escapement and suspension mechanism.jpg
Henry Sully clock with escapement and...
File:H1 low 250.jpg
H1 low 250.jpg
File:Harrison H4 clock in The principles of Mr Harrison's time-keeper 1767.jpg
Harrison H4 clock in The principles of Mr...
File:Marine watch no 3-CnAM 1388-IMG 1522-black.jpg
Marine watch no 3-CnAM 1388-IMG 1522-black.jpg
File:Pierre Le Roy chronometer 1766.jpg
Pierre Le Roy chronometer 1766.jpg
File:Harrison's Chronometer H5.JPG
Harrison's Chronometer H5.JPG
File:Berthoud clock 24 p1040260.jpg
Berthoud clock 24 p1040260.jpg
File:Russian Ship Chronometer.jpg
Russian Ship Chronometer.jpg
File:Hamilton Marine Chronometer Model 21.jpg
Hamilton Marine Chronometer Model 21.jpg
File:Royal time chronometer - Flickr - Tatters ❀.jpg
Royal time chronometer - Flickr - Tatters ❀.jpg
File:L-Cronometer.png
L-Cronometer.png

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