Properties (65)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:non-profit_organization
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:Royal_Society oceanography shipbuilding astronomy cartography civic engagement cultural heritage educational resources historical documents historical significance historical sites maritime history national identity public policy community outreach educational initiatives historical research international standards museums public interest research funding scientific research academic studies exhibitions exploration government funding sailing technological innovation archives geodesy public education scientific community scientific inquiry publications maritime law cultural impact scientific advancement scientific literacy cultural literacy scientific collaboration measurement accuracy scientific heritage scientific legacy historical literacy timekeeping standards longitude measurement technological heritage technological legacy navigation_technology marine_navigation Harrison's_chronometer Longitude_Act |
| gptkbp:dissolved |
1828
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1714
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
British Board of Longitude
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
navigation
timekeeping |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:William_Whiston
gptkb:John_Harrison gptkb:Nevil_Maskelyne |
| gptkbp:purpose |
to solve the problem of determining longitude at sea
|
| gptkbp:successor |
Admiralty
|