
Longitude
In Our Time
John Harrison: The Chronomaker's Revolution
This chapter chronicles John Harrison's unconventional journey as a clockmaker who revolutionized navigation at sea with his innovative chronometers. It highlights his unique background, inventive materials, and engineering excellence that paved the way for accurate longitude measurement in maritime exploration.
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