Marine Chronometers

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:physicist
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Portugieser_Collection
gptkb:Chronometer_Escapement
gptkbp:can_be mechanical or electronic
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:18th_century
gptkbp:has_influence_on maritime navigation
gptkbp:historical_significance in maritime history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Marine Chronometers
gptkbp:includes gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:invention gptkb:John_Harrison_XX
gptkbp:is_affected_by temperature changes
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in standard time
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:spacecraft
the Royal Observatory
gptkbp:is_considered a collector's item
an essential tool
a masterpiece of engineering
a symbol of maritime expertise
gptkbp:is_considered_as a technological advancement
a precision instrument
gptkbp:is_critical_for long-distance sea travel
gptkbp:is_different_from standard clocks
gptkbp:is_essential_for determining longitude
gptkbp:is_featured_in historical documentaries
gptkbp:is_fundamental_to celestial navigation
gptkbp:is_known_for its reliability
gptkbp:is_linked_to gptkb:the_Age_of_Discovery
gptkbp:is_maintained_by regular servicing
horologists
gptkbp:is_noted_for its precision
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with gptkb:the_British_Navy
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as gptkb:museum
nautical charts
gptkbp:is_often_made_with brass
gptkbp:is_part_of the maritime industry
navigational equipment
the history of timekeeping
nautical history
the legacy of navigation.
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:hospital
a vital invention
gptkbp:is_subject_to gptkb:municipality
environmental factors
gptkbp:is_tested_for accuracy
water resistance
chronometric standards
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:football_club
gptkbp:is_used_for gptkb:hospital
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Research_Institute
gptkbp:is_used_to calculate position
synchronize time at sea
set ship's course
track time zones
gptkbp:is_utilized_in yachting
gptkbp:is_valued_for its craftsmanship
gptkbp:maintenance specialized technicians
gptkbp:measures gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:operates mechanical principles
gptkbp:provides accurate timekeeping
gptkbp:replaced_by GPS technology
gptkbp:requires regular winding
gptkbp:storage a protective case