Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:chronograph
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| gptkbp:academic_programs |
complex gear system
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| gptkbp:advances |
represents a major advancement in timekeeping technology
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
John Harrison's legacy
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| gptkbp:competed_in |
other timekeeping devices
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| gptkbp:contribution |
contributed to the field of timekeeping
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| gptkbp:craftsmanship |
exemplifies high-quality craftsmanship
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of scientific achievement
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| gptkbp:design_influence |
influenced subsequent marine chronometer designs
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| gptkbp:educational_value |
taught in history of science courses
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| gptkbp:exhibited_at |
gptkb:Royal_Observatory,_Greenwich
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| gptkbp:exhibition_history |
displayed in museums worldwide
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
its role in solving the longitude problem
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| gptkbp:featured_in |
books about navigation and timekeeping.
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| gptkbp:first_successful_chronometer |
for long sea voyages
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| gptkbp:historical_achievement |
recognized as a significant invention in history
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
developed during the Age of Exploration
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
significant in navigation history
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
important in the history of navigation
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Harrison's H4 chronometer
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| gptkbp:impact |
influenced the development of navigation science
inspired further research in horology |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
previous designs of marine chronometers
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| gptkbp:influenced_navigation |
improved maritime navigation techniques
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| gptkbp:innovation |
introduced new timekeeping technologies
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| gptkbp:inspired |
future developments in timekeeping technology
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| gptkbp:invention |
gptkb:John_Harrison_XX
1759 |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
various historical accounts and documentaries
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| gptkbp:is_tested_for |
gptkb:Board_of_Longitude
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| gptkbp:legacy |
paved the way for modern chronometers
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| gptkbp:material |
brass
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| gptkbp:mechanical_precision |
highly precise mechanical engineering
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| gptkbp:mechanism_of_action |
spring-driven escapement
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| gptkbp:notable_achievements |
achieved great accuracy for its time
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
temperature compensation
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| gptkbp:notable_users |
used by famous explorers
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| gptkbp:patent_granted |
1760
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| gptkbp:performance |
within one second per day
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| gptkbp:recognition |
widely recognized as a breakthrough in horology
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| gptkbp:recognized_by |
gptkb:scientific_community
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| gptkbp:replaced_by |
more advanced chronometers
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| gptkbp:setting_time |
accurate timekeeping at sea
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| gptkbp:significance |
solved the problem of the longitude at sea
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| gptkbp:size |
5.5 inches in diameter
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| gptkbp:successor |
Harrison's H5 chronometer
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| gptkbp:used_by |
navigators and explorers
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| gptkbp:used_for |
determining longitude at sea
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| gptkbp:used_in |
maritime expeditions
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| gptkbp:weight |
approximately 1.5 kg
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Harrison's_clocks
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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