first practical marine chronometer

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chronograph
gptkbp:achieved_accuracy within seconds per day
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Age_of_Sail
gptkbp:built_in gptkb:England
gptkbp:constructed_in brass and wood
gptkbp:contributed_to development of timekeeping technology
gptkbp:contributed_to_safety safer sea voyages
gptkbp:design_features highly accurate timekeeping
gptkbp:first_successful_model H4
gptkbp:historical_context 18th century maritime history
gptkbp:historical_impact revolutionized maritime exploration
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label first practical marine chronometer
gptkbp:improved_navigation enabled accurate sea travel
gptkbp:improves accuracy of maritime maps
gptkbp:influenced scientific understanding of time
subsequent marine chronometers
gptkbp:influenced_by previous timekeeping devices
gptkbp:influenced_navigation global exploration
gptkbp:inspired future inventions in navigation
gptkbp:inspired_by need for accurate navigation
gptkbp:invention gptkb:John_Harrison_XX
1735
gptkbp:is_a_solution_for longitude problem
gptkbp:is_recognized_as a significant technological advancement
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:British_Admiralty
gptkbp:led_to standardization of timekeeping at sea
gptkbp:legacy foundation for modern navigation tools
gptkbp:mechanism_of_action gptkb:Cafeteria
gptkbp:notable_features temperature compensation
gptkbp:recognized_by gptkb:Longitude_Act_of_1714
gptkbp:reign maritime trade
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Harrison's_H4
gptkbp:replaced_by more advanced chronometers
gptkbp:significance solved the problem of calculating longitude
gptkbp:used_by navigators at sea
gptkbp:used_for determining longitude at sea
gptkbp:used_in naval expeditions
gptkbp:was_a key innovation in navigation
gptkbp:was_a_demonstration_of sea trials
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:H4_Chronometer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5